Serving 734 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hercules High School's student population of 734 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hercules High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hercules High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3115 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hercules High School's ranking?
Hercules High School is ranked #3115 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hercules High School?
The graduation rate of Hercules High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hercules High School?
734 students attend Hercules High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hercules High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hercules High School?
Hercules High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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