Berkley High School

2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,210 students in grades 8-12, Berkley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berkley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Berkley High School's student population of 1,210 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,210 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Berkley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkley High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#524 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Berkley High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Berkley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berkley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Berkley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
18%
18%
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White
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Berkley High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Berkley High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Berkley High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Berkley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Berkley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkley High School's ranking?
Berkley High School is ranked #524 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkley High School?
The graduation rate of Berkley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Berkley High School?
1,210 students attend Berkley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Berkley High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkley High School?
Berkley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Berkley High School offer ?
Berkley High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkley High School part of?
Berkley High School is part of Berkley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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