Serving 3,220 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
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
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 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
3,220 students attend Berkeley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% 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 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley High School?
Berkeley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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?
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Isabella Sanderson
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,220 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50%)
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
