East Bay Arts High School is a public high school located in Hayward, California and is part of the San Lorenzo Unified School District. The school has recently gone through many processes of possible closure due to low student population, and other.
Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, East Bay Arts High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Bay Arts High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
East Bay Arts High School's student population of 133 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
East Bay Arts High School 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 East Bay Arts High School is 0.54, 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
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Bay Arts High School's ranking?
East Bay Arts High School is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are East Bay Arts High School often compared to?
East Bay Arts High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Bay Arts High School?
The graduation rate of East Bay Arts High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Bay Arts High School?
133 students attend East Bay Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Bay Arts High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Bay Arts High School?
East Bay Arts High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does East Bay Arts High School offer ?
East Bay Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Bay Arts High School part of?
East Bay Arts High School is part of San Lorenzo Unified School District.
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