Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Brenkwitz High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brenkwitz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brenkwitz High School's student population of 132 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brenkwitz High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brenkwitz High School is 0.30, 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
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 Brenkwitz High School's ranking?
Brenkwitz High School is ranked #9052 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brenkwitz High School?
The graduation rate of Brenkwitz High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brenkwitz High School?
132 students attend Brenkwitz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Brenkwitz High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brenkwitz High School?
Brenkwitz High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brenkwitz High School offer ?
Brenkwitz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brenkwitz High School part of?
Brenkwitz High School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Brenkwitz High School located?
Brenkwitz High School is located in the Burbank neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Burbank.
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