Hercules High School
High school in Hercules, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 71% of Hercules High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 36% met the math standard. In reading, that is 37 points above the West Contra Costa Unified average (34%) and 22 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 72% of Bay Area high schools. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were 10 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 71% | 65% | 71% | 0 pts |
| Math | 26% | 39% | 36% | +10 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules High School | 71% | 36% |
| West Contra Costa Unified | 34% | 28% |
| Contra Costa County | 52% | 43% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 49 of 76 freshman applicants from Hercules High School (64%), and 22 enrolled.
Homes near Hercules High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 94547, where Hercules High School is located, is $736K, down 0.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 mi | Pinole Valley HighPinole · Grades 9-12 | 48% | 33% | $716K |
| 2.9 mi | De Anza HighRichmond · Grades 9-12 | 26% | 23% | $726K |
| 4.0 mi | John Swett HighCrockett · Grades 9-12 | 50% | 17% | $659K |
| 4.4 mi | Summit Public School: Tamalpais CharterRichmond · Grades 7-12 | 28% | 15% | $571K |
| 5.4 mi | Middle College HighSan Pablo · Grades 9-12 | 84% | 56% | $571K |
| 6.1 mi | Summit Public School K2 CharterEl Cerrito · Grades 7-12 | 25% | 14% | $1.12M |
School details
- Address
- 1900 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (510) 231-1429
- District
- West Contra Costa Unified
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 817 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional
- Opened
- 2001
- State school code
- 07617960730598
Common questions
How did Hercules High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 71% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 36% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Hercules High School?
817 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Hercules High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 49 of 76 UC freshman applicants from Hercules High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 17% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Hercules High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94547, where Hercules High School is located, is $736K, down 0.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Hercules High School guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which West Contra Costa Unified sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.