Hercules High

1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547

767 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.

767

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hercules High
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	204
Black	110
Asian	330
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Asian
330 (43.1%)
Hispanic
204 (26.6%)
Black
110 (14.4%)
Two or More
63 (8.2%)
White
49 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.0%)
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:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
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 9 209

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 188

Grade 12 163