gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB
Diversity
gradeA
Teachers
gradeC minus
College Prep
gradeB+
Clubs & Activities
gradeC minus
Administration
gradeD
Sports
gradeB minus
Food
gradeC minus
Resources & Facilities
gradeD+
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Hercules High School is an above average, public school located in HERCULES, CA. It has 734 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
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About
About Hercules High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- West Contra Costa Unified School District
- California
- Hercules
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
27%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
96%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1170
170
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
44%
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Popular Colleges
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University of California - Davis
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San Francisco State University
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University of California - Los Angeles
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San José State University
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University of California - San Diego
165 Students
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University of California - Santa Cruz
150 Students
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San Diego State University
143 Students
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University of San Francisco
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Living in the Area
Hercules
gradeB+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
gradeD+
Good for Families
gradeB
Housing
gradeC minus
Median Household Income
$125,880
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,759
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$690,000
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
53%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.38 responses
Poll
50%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.38 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
83 responses
Rally
36%
Prom
20%
Home comming
17%
Orchestra concerts
7%
Spirit Week
6%
Homecoming
5%
Pep rallies
5%
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Students
Diversity
gradeA
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
734
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.44 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.44 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.44 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
25:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$75,561
Teachers in First/Second Year
38.1%
48%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.46 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.46 responses
41%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.46 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,065/ year
National
$12,239
64%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
23%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
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Hercules High School Reviews
Rating 3.19 out of 5 297 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
It was a good experience but definitely my favorite aspect throughout this school was the counselors, specifically my counselor Ms Couto. She was able to 100% get me ready for my next level of education. She also worked with both of my older brothers, so we had an even better connection. I could drop by in her office anytime I wanted with any questions or advice I needed and she made it known to students that she was more than a counselor. During my senior year, she was able to get a promotion at a better job and transferred to a different district which we were all happy for her, although that came with one less counselor. Once she left, all of us students totally understood that it would bring more weight to the remaining counselors, but this definitely led to a downfall in the Hercules High School counseling. Something I would want to see change for future students would be better counseling, and more support for these students throughout their 4 years for a better future.
- Alum
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
A couple of times throughout the year we had no teacher for about a month. I felt like that really hurt my academic success. The best experience I had at Hercules High School was with the cross country team. Anyone could join, whether a runner was slow or fast. Although my Junior and Senior year were online during the pandemic, I would like to see better lunch options.
- Alum
- 18 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I went to school at Hercules High School, and I had an awesome experience. All the teachers were so amazing. I had an overall great learning environment, especially because of all the resources offered there.
- Alum
- 12 days ago
