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Hercules High

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

(510) 231-1429

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

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