- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hercules, CA
Hercules High
Federal NCES profile for Hercules High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063255008691
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hercules High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hercules · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hercules High has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hercules High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hercules, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255008691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hercules High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063255008691 · Hercules, CA High · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 27.4:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Hercules High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hercules High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- This school
Hercules High
767 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
740 students
What this shows Hercules High reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hercules High compares
Hercules High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 8.2%
White 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Hercules High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hercules High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hercules High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hercules High
How many students attend Hercules High?
Hercules High has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hercules, CA. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hercules High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hercules High is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hercules High?
25.2% of students at Hercules High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hercules High?
The largest demographic group at Hercules High is Asian at 43.1% of enrollment, in Hercules, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hercules High?
Hercules High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hercules High rank among public schools in Hercules?
By Resource Investment Index, Hercules High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hercules, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hercules on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Hercules High, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.