BRENKWITZ HIGH SCHOOL

Brenkwitz High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hayward Unified school district, located in Hayward, CA with about 187 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Brenkwitz High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brenkwitz High School is an alternative education institution located in Hayward, California, operating under the Hayward Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized learning environment than what is provided in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind in credits or who require a different approach to academic instruction to stay on track toward graduation.

In addition to its credit-recovery focus, Brenkwitz High emphasizes social-emotional support and vocational preparedness. The school provides a structured yet supportive atmosphere where staff work closely with students to address barriers to academic success, such as attendance challenges or personal obstacles. By fostering a close-knit community, the school prepares its students not only for earning their high school diploma but also for transitioning into post-secondary education, career training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Brenkwitz High at (510) 723-3160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.