Summary:
Hercules High is a public high school located in Hercules, California, serving 734 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which is ranked 1132 out of 1560 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hercules High stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Asian (45.5%) and Hispanic (25.2%) representation, along with smaller percentages of African American (15.26%), White (5.86%), and other racial groups. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of California high schools, with a current ranking of 439 out of 2,335 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hercules High's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 62.65% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 49.06% and 55.41%, respectively. The school also maintains high graduation rates, with a 95.9% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
While Hercules High outperforms many nearby schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District, such as Richmond High, De Anza High, and Pinole Valley High, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.8% in 2018-2019 to 19.0% in 2022-2023. Additionally, while the school performs well for Hispanic students, ranking in the top 12% of California high schools, its performance for Asian and African American students is not as strong, with these subgroups ranking in the top 33% and top 41%, respectively. By addressing these areas, Hercules High can continue to provide a quality education for its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
West Contra Costa Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
442nd of 2,348 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,772
Feeder schools for Hercules High:
Student/teacher ratio: 25.4
Number of students: 734
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
45.5%
Hispanic:
25.2%
African American:
15.3%
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Two or more races:
6.9%
White:
5.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.3%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%
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