HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL
Hercules High is a public high school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in Hercules, CA with about 935 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Hercules High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hercules High School, located in the master-planned community of Hercules, California, serves as a central educational institution within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to fostering an academic environment that prepares students for both higher education and diverse career pathways. As a focal point of the Hercules community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, visual and performing arts, and student-led clubs.
The school is characterized by a diverse student body and a dedication to cultivating a supportive school culture. By offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, Hercules High strives to challenge its high-achieving students while providing vocational skills for those pursuing immediate professional tracks. Through collaborative partnerships with local families and community stakeholders, the school aims to maintain high standards of student success, safety, and personal development, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
For more information, contact Hercules High at (510) 231-1429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hercules, CA 94547-1554
(510) 231-1429
HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Hercules, CA with about 935 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Contra Costa Unified
- Total Students:
- 935
- Teachers:
- 37.65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 935 students
- Asian
- 43.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- White
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.