At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
767
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
42%-23.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Hercules High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hercules, California. The school enrolls 767 students. It is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified
County6013
CityHercules
ZIP94547
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063255008691
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment767
White5.9%
Hispanic / Latino25.2%
Black / African American15.3%
Asian45.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races7.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.9%
Hispanic
25.2%
Black
15.3%
Asian
45.5%
Two+
7.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.