About This School
Public School | Grades 8-12 | Hayward Unified
Tennyson High School is located in Hayward, CA and is one of 36 schools in Hayward Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1319 students in grades 8-12.
Tennyson High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Tennyson High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Tennyson High School had an API growth score of 657 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Tennyson High School's 2012 base score was 658 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Tennyson High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Tennyson High School's students and teachers. more
Tennyson High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Tennyson High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Tennyson High School had an API growth score of 657 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Tennyson High School's 2012 base score was 658 and the school did not meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Tennyson High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Tennyson High School's students and teachers. more
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I love this school and th epeople that attend. It's amazing, yes it may have many problems but atleast they don't judge you like they do in Mt.Eden or Hayward High.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1319
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Tennyson High School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
59%
Asian/Pacific Islander
24%
Black
11%
White
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Hayward Unified District Spending
$9,701Per Pupil
The Hayward Unified spends $9,701 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hayward Unified District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Tennyson High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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