For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 740 students in Hercules, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Hercules, CA is Hercules High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hercules, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hercules have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Hercules, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hercules High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hercules, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hercules High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Refugio Valley Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 231-1429
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hercules, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hercules, CA include Hercules High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hercules?
1 public high schools are located in Hercules.
What is the racial composition of students in Hercules?
Hercules public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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