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Tennyson High

27035 Whitman Rd., Hayward, CA, 94544

About Tennyson High

Tennyson High School is a public school in Hayward, California, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of four high schools in the Hayward Unified School District and has about 1,400 students, which means there is one teacher for every 21 students. The school is one of the best in the district for its specialized career paths. It offers Advanced Placement courses, which 14% of students take, to encourage students to take on more difficult academic challenges. The campus is very diverse, with 99% of students being minorities and 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. When it comes to schoolwork, students are 9% good at math and 29% good at reading. The school also sets up chances for students to take college entrance tests like the SAT and ACT. Tennyson High School is known for being welcoming to all students and for having strong support systems that help students of all backgrounds reach their full potential, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Tennyson High Contact Information

Address

27035 Whitman Rd., Hayward, CA, 94544

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Phone

(510) 723-3190

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Website

husd.us

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 29% in Reading.
88
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1558
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6018 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tennyson High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.41%
Asian 11.04%
Hispanic 77.47%
Black 5.07%
Two+ Races 1.35%
Native Am. 0.06%
White
1.41%
Asian
11.04%
Hispanic
77.47%
Black
5.07%
Two+ Races
1.35%
Native Am.
0.06%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1558
46.79%
729 Female
53.15%
828 Male

Student Population

1558 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

301 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Tennyson High School is currently working on a big project to modernize the campus. This includes fixing up the classrooms with new finishes, lighting, and better HVAC systems. The conceptual design of the Tennyson High School Farm is a big new step forward. It aims to turn the site into a community-focused agroforest with a walking labyrinth and medicinal gardens. The school is also expanding its "Bridge to College" program, which gives students more chances to take dual-enrollment courses in the Spring 2026 term and earn college credits early.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Tennyson High helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q3. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q4. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Tennyson High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does Tennyson High encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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