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Hercules High School
  • Public
  • HERCULES, CA
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Public School
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Hercules High School
#923 in Best Public High Schools in California
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • HERCULES, CA
  • 282 reviews
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    Academics at Hercules High School

    Academics
    B
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    60%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    38%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    24%
    AP Enrollment
    44%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Very High
    AP Science Enrollment
    Very High
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    14
    AP Other Enrollment
    Very High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Very High
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1140
    226 responses
    Math
    570
    Verbal
    570
    Average ACT
    27
    42 responses
    Math
    26
    Reading
    28
    English
    27
    Science
    25
    Test Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Biology
      122 Students
    • Business
      100 Students
    • Nursing
      95 Students
    • Psychology
      73 Students
    • Computer Science
      49 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      45 Students
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      39 Students
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      29 Students
    • Chemistry
      23 Students
    • Engineering
      23 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 42 responses
    • This school is the best in the area.
      14%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      76%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      10%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 32 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      9%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      38%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      44%
    • Not seriously at all. They're more interested in socializing and partying.
      9%
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