Hercules High School vs. Pinole Valley High School
Should I attend Hercules High School or Pinole Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hercules High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Pinole Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 762 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,316 students in grades 9-12, Pinole Valley 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
762 students
1,316 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
196
332
Grade 10 Students
190
359
Grade 11 Students
199
352
Grade 12 Students
177
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
20%
% Hispanic
24%
48%
% Black
18%
16%
% White
5%
12%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
