New Haven Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on New Haven Unified

New Haven Unified serves students across several cities in the southern Alameda County area, including Union City, Castro Valley, Hayward, and Fremont. The district has an enrollment spread across kindergarten through twelfth grade, with stronger enrollment in the high school grades and smaller groups in the primary years.

The student body is diverse, with Asian students making up a substantial portion of the enrollment, followed by a large Hispanic population. Black, white, and multiracial students are also represented, along with smaller groups of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaska Native students. The district did not report free-or-reduced-price lunch counts or English learner counts, and special education enrollment data was not available.

In terms of academic performance, the district shows consistent challenges across subjects. In English language arts, proficiency rates in the tested grades cluster around the midpoint to slightly above, with fourth and fifth grades performing at roughly the same level as upper middle grades. Math proficiency tells a different story, with performance declining notably as students move through the grades. Third grade begins at a moderate level, but by sixth grade and beyond, proficiency drops substantially, falling into the low-to-mid range by seventh and eighth grades. Science proficiency is lower still, with both tested grades showing results below where English language arts and math begin. Overall, the district's proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it below the midpoint among Alameda County's districts.

The housing market in the district's service area is expensive. Home values are substantial across the various zip codes served, with weighted averages reflecting properties well above the state median. Rental costs are also significant, making housing affordability a real concern for families. Monthly mortgage estimates are quite high, and rent represents a large share of household income, though rent is somewhat more affordable relative to home purchase than the national pattern.

Chronic absenteeism is reported at a rate above the county median. This is a meaningful indicator of engagement and attendance barriers that may reflect broader challenges in the district.

The district operates a range of schools including multiple elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. It also maintains alternative and independent-study programs, which provide pathways for students who may benefit from nontraditional settings. Recent parent-relevant changes to the district could not be confirmed through available sources.

A parent considering New Haven Unified should understand that this is a district serving a diverse, economically mixed community in a high-cost housing market. Proficiency across the board is below the countywide middle, and math proficiency weakens significantly in the middle grades. Absenteeism is elevated. Families should investigate the specific schools within the district, as individual school performance can vary, and consider what academic support and engagement strategies might best fit their child's needs.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

10,052

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 37%

Black 4%

White 6%

Asian 46%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

40%

—

Gr 3

38%

68%

Gr 4

44%

65%

Gr 5

42%

69%

Gr 6

31%

65%

Gr 7

38%

70%

Gr 8

36%

65%

Gr 11

51%

—

Math

Gr ALL

27%

—

Gr 3

36%

69%

Gr 4

32%

62%

Gr 5

29%

57%

Gr 6

25%

62%

Gr 7

23%

52%

Gr 8

21%

50%

Gr 11

25%

—

Science

Gr ALL

19%

—

Gr 5

28%

52%

Gr 8

20%

48%

Gr 11

32%

—

Gr 12

12%

—

Gr HS

27%

—

Gr UG_SEC

31%

—

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

Alvarado Elementary

Itliong-Vera Cruz

Hillview Crest Elementary

James Logan High

Cesar Chavez Middle

Searles Elementary

Tom Kitayama Elementary

Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary

Pioneer Elementary

Delaine Eastin Elementary

Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High

Alternative Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High

Decoto School for Independent Study

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

45%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

37%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

42%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.27M

Year-over-year change-5.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$840K to $1.5M

vs. state typical1.63x

vs. national typical3.45x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94587	Union City	$1.3M	-6.1%	68.5%
94552	Castro Valley	$1.4M	-3.5%	23.3%
94544	Hayward	$840K	-6.8%	7.3%
94555	Fremont	$1.5M	-3.8%	0.8%
94545	Hayward	$908K	-7.1%	0.1%
94536	Fremont	$1.5M	-4.2%	0.0%
94542	Hayward	$1.3M	-3.8%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,949/mo

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$2,470 to $3,749/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94587	Union City	$2,710	+3.5%	68.5%
94552	Castro Valley	$3,749	—	23.3%
94544	Hayward	$2,605	+3.0%	7.3%
94555	Fremont	$3,379	+1.6%	0.8%
94545	Hayward	$2,571	+2.8%	0.1%
94536	Fremont	$3,202	+4.4%	0.0%
94542	Hayward	$2,470	+5.8%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$6,402/mo

Home price / national median income15.2x

Annual rent / national median income42.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,453/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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