Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools, Hayward is a charter high school in Hayward, California. Founded in 2005, it is one of four schools in the Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools charter network in the California Bay Area. In 2011, Intel named LPS, Hayward a finalist in mathematics for its Intel Schools of Distinction program.
Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward's student population of 557 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Mascot
Royals
School Rankings
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3542 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Royals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward's ranking?
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward is ranked #3542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward often compared to?
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Haywardis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Eden High School, Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology, Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward?
The graduation rate of Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward?
557 students attend Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward?
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward offer ?
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward part of?
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward is part of Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward located?
Leadership ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools - Hayward is located in the Glen Eden neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Glen Eden.
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