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Hercules High

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Hercules High

Hercules, California

734 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(510)231-1429School Website

734

Students

25.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

988

B-

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

24

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

14

A-

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

44%

B-

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

C

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

84%

A

Excellent
This Week at Hercules High – October 17, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Hercules High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Hercules High.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT/NMSQT — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

SAT — School Day - Fall

Testing window

October 17, 2026

ACT — National

Test date
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State Assessments

March 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027

CAASPP — Statewide Window

Testing window
CA
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School Details
Address

1900 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules, CA 94547

Phone

(510)231-1429

Website

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District

West Contra Costa Unified School District

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