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Berkeley High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Berkeley, California · Berkeley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,220
Student:Teacher18.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch23%
Title INo
Berkeley
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
3,220
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
23%-40.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Berkeley High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Berkeley, California. The school enrolls 3,220 students. It is part of the Berkeley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
23% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 64% state average)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
3,220 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBerkeley Unified
County6001
CityBerkeley
ZIP94704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060474000432

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,220
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino21.3%
Black / African American9.2%
Asian12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races14.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
21.3%
Black
9.2%
Asian
12.3%
Two+
14.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %23%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)