Tennyson High School

Tennyson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
27035 Whitman St,  Hayward, CA
Hayward Unified School District
3.1
3.1
1,551 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lori Villanueva
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
63%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
22.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
76.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Black
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - East Bay 229 Students
University of California - Berkeley 228 Students
San Francisco State University 218 Students
San José State University 215 Students
Chabot College 185 Students
University of California - Davis 183 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 159 Students
University of San Francisco 159 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 147 Students
University of California - San Diego 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 76 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Biology 51 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Sociology 25 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Criminology 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 327 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/2/2023
Tennyson High School Isn't as bad as people view it. The best part of Tennyson are the Teachers. They want us to succeed and make it to college. The worst part about tennhson are the students. This is becasue A lot of them want to act cool and always fighting. I would like to see Tennyson to be revamped and have a good reputation.
3.0 Senior
7/13/2023
There is a huge variety of teachers at Tennyson. Many of I have heard complaint after complaint, one teacher had to be transferred to another school because no student chose to take her class. But there are also some teachers who go above and beyond in their classrooms and are greatly loved by their students. Many of the students don't seem to care too much about academics though.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2020
I made friends in this school that I could never forget. The teachers are super nice to me. I just wish that the school to be more funded to improve facilitites and stuff.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 8 Reviews
4.0 teacher
8/15/2014
As a teacher at Tennyson for 3+ years, I'd say it is on the up & up. We have a leadership team that abides by its name, a dedicated staff that can take your students as high as they are willing, and a loving, diverse student body. The school is safe - fights are way down. There are lots of clubs, ex...
5.0 other
11/22/2012
i went to tennyson highschool and is one of the best highschool i have ever gone... GO LANCERS!!!!
4.0 other
8/5/2011
As a graduate of this school, I am torn between an average and an above average rating because it is not the cream of the crop preppy school. Needless to say, I am on my way to getting my Masters despite many barriers to a better education given my resources. Most teachers here are compassionate and...
4.0 other
7/22/2010
Going to Tennyson High was get. I learned a lot and had great teachers. It was the best school I went too.

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