Hercules High School is a secondary school located at 1900 Refugio Valley Road in Hercules, California, United States. The campus consists of both a middle school and high school on the same premises, with the administrative complex and library separating the two sides. It was established in 2001 as a 6-12 school.
Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Hercules High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hercules High serves the northeast part of Hercules, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hercules High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hercules High School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hercules 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 Hercules High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#3106 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Silver, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hercules High School's ranking?
Hercules High School is ranked #3106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hercules High School often compared to?
Hercules High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinole Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hercules High School?
The graduation rate of Hercules High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Hercules High School?
767 students attend Hercules High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hercules High School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hercules High School?
Hercules High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hercules High School offer ?
Hercules High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hercules High School part of?
Hercules High School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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