Berkeley High School in Berkeley, CA - Niche
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Berkeley High School
  • Public
  • BERKELEY, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Administration
    grade C minus
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B minus

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Berkeley High School is a top rated, public school located in BERKELEY, CA. It has 3,204 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 44% of students are at least proficient in math and 66% in reading.

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Berkeley High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
66%
Percent Proficient - Math
44%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1310
833 responses
Average ACT
29
264 responses
AP Enrollment
34%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$63,345
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,183
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$1,417,800
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
63%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 57 responses
Poll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 57 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 89 responses
  • Rally Day
    46%
  • Spirit Week
    28%
  • I hate all of them
    8%
  • Spirit Week
    6%
  • Freshman friday
    3%
  • Homecoming
    3%
  • we didn't have any of those
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,204
Free or Reduced Lunch
23%
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 60 responses
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 60 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 60 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$93,501
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.6%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 74 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 73 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 74 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$18,819 / year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 82 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 82 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 82 responses

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