Serving 3,204 students in grades 9-12, Berkeley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkeley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Berkeley High School's student population of 3,204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berkeley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkeley High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2044 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
12%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berkeley High School's ranking?
Berkeley High School is ranked #2044 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Berkeley High School often compared to?
Berkeley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkeley High School?
The graduation rate of Berkeley High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Berkeley High School?
3,204 students attend Berkeley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Berkeley High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley High School?
Berkeley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Berkeley High School offer ?
Berkeley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Berkeley High School part of?
Berkeley High School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Berkeley High School located?
Berkeley High School is located in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
School Reviews
5 10/9/2020
I attended this school for all four years. Very fun but academically challenging school with lots of extracurriculars. Teachers are kind and encouraging, but strict only when they need to be. Bullying is also very minimal.
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