Royal Sunset (Continuation)

20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541

90 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Based on its designation as a "continuation" school, **Royal Sunset High School** in Hayward, California, serves as an alternative educational setting designed for students who may not be thriving in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. These schools typically offer smaller class sizes, more individualized attention, and a flexible curriculum that allows students to recover academic credits at an accelerated pace. By providing a personalized approach to instruction, Royal Sunset aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation, re-engage with their education, and earn their high school diplomas.

The school is part of the Hayward Unified School District and is structured to support students who require a different path to success, whether due to credit deficiencies, personal circumstances, or a need for a smaller, more focused community. Beyond academics, continuation schools like Royal Sunset often prioritize social-emotional support, career readiness, and a nurturing environment to ensure that all students have a viable pathway toward college, vocational training, or the workforce upon graduation.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Royal Sunset (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	57
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
57 (63.3 %)
Asian
14 (15.6 %)
Black
9 (10.0 %)
White
7 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (2.2 %)
Two or More
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Lorenzo Unified
Phone:	(510)317-4400
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 74