Hercules High
Hercules, CA · West Contra Costa Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
382nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
1900 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429NCES ID 063255008691Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hercules High 382nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 186 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 740 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2001, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36.9% | 44.9% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 26.4% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 22.6% | 14.9% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.2% | 7.2% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 9.3% | 5.1% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2001. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $750K in zip 94547 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hercules High
- #456Pinole Valley HighWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.9 mi away456th of 1,528
ELA 58% ▼7 · Math 38% ▼1Compare - #1101De Anza HighWest Contra Costa Unified · 2.8 mi away1,101st of 1,528
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- #1129Summit Public School: TamalpaisWest Contra Costa Unified · 4.4 mi away · charter1,129th of 1,528
ELA 32% ▼33 · Math 15% ▼24Compare - #51Middle College HighWest Contra Costa Unified · 5.3 mi away51st of 1,528
ELA 94% ▲29 · Math 59% ▲20Compare - #1156Summit Public School K2Contra Costa County Office of Education · 6.1 mi away · charter1,156th of 1,528
ELA 31% ▼34 · Math 15% ▼24Compare - #439Benicia HighBenicia Unified · 6.1 mi away439th of 1,528
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What school district is Hercules High in?
Hercules High is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Hercules, California.
Is Hercules High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hercules High 382nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hercules High?
Asian 45%, Hispanic 26%, Black 15%, Two or more races 7% (740 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hercules High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94547 is $750K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.