Hercules High

1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547

734 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

734

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hercules High
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	185
Black	112
Asian	334
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
334 (45.6 %)
Hispanic
185 (25.2 %)
Black
112 (15.3 %)
Two or More
51 (7.0 %)
White
43 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1429
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 183

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 182

Grade 12 178