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Hercules High

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 1900 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547-1554

(510) 231-1429

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8/10
#338
Rank 338 out of 1,227
Top 27%
English Language Arts7/10 · #380 · 69th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #309 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #331 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Hercules High sits in one of the East Bay's more underrated waterfront communities, where Contra Costa County meets the shore of San Pablo Bay and the pace feels a bit slower than the rest of the Bay Area rat race. The school lands solidly in the upper quarter statewide, with particularly strong math and science scores that reflect a student body drawn from a diverse, career-minded community. Families who want a well-rounded public high school without the intense pressure of some nearby districts — but still want their kids walking away with real academic preparation — tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

177 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Filipino
48 (27%)
Hispanic
41 (23%)
Asian
32 (18%)
African American
27 (15%)
Multiple Races
16 (9%)
White
11 (6%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged82 (46%)
Students with Disabilities16 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

767
Enrollment
32.7
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.9
Administrators (FTE)
30.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
44.1%
AP Participation
of students
324
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Titans · CIF North Coast Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
10 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1257 · 43rd percentile

78 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found