Hercules High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hercules, California 94547 · West Contra Costa Unified
#413 of 1,343 high schools in California
#8597 of 16,910 nationally
About Hercules High
Hercules High is a public high located in Hercules, in the West Contra Costa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 767 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 413th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 767.
There are 5 schools in Hercules; Hercules High ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hercules High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hercules High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hercules Middle
Hercules · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students · 0 m away
Lupine Hills Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 959 m away
Hanna Ranch Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.6 km away
Ohlone Elementary
Hercules · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students · 2.1 km away
Ellerhorst Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students · 2.7 km away
Pinole Valley High
Pinole · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students · 3.2 km away
Collins Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students · 3.3 km away
Stewart Elementary
Pinole · Public elementary · Grades K–8
379 students · 3.6 km away
Rodeo Hills Elementary
Rodeo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students · 3.9 km away
Valley View Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
220 students · 4.1 km away
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Inglewood High
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Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Highlands High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hercules High a good school?
Hercules High has a Success Index (US) of 49.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #413 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hercules High rank in California?
Hercules High ranks #413 of 1,343 high schools in California and #8597 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hercules High?
Hercules High had 767 students in 2025.
Is Hercules High a elementary school or a high school?
Hercules High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hercules High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hercules High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.