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1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (510) 231-1429
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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CA)Math Proficiency
: 38%Reading Proficiency
: 60%- 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
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hercules High School's student population of 762 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hercules High School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hercules High School?
The graduation rate of Hercules High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hercules High School?
762 students attend Hercules High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hercules High School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hercules High School?
Hercules High School has a student ration of 23:1, 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.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Hercules High School vs. Pinole Valley High School
The nearest high school to Hercules High School is Pinole Valley High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hercules Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Hercules Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 619 students - miles 1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
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6-8
619
Lupine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 373 students 0.5 miles 1919 Lupine Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1411
0.5
K-5
373
Hanna Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-5 | 390 students 1.1 miles 2480 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1441
1.1
K-5
390
Ohlone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-5 | 469 students 1.2 miles 201 Turquoise Dr.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1443
1.2
K-5
469
Ellerhorst Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-6 | 334 students 1.7 miles 3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
1.7
K-6
334
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)Math Proficiency
: 38%Reading Proficiency
: 60%- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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