Berkeley High School

Berkeley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1980 Allston Way,  Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Unified School District
3.8
3.4
3,220 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sam Pasarow
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
172
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
35
AP Pass Rate
78%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
24.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
223:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.2%
White
42.9%
Hispanic
22%
Two or more races
15%
Black
11.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#64 Best HS for the Arts in California
#101 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#149 Best Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 976 Students
University of California - Berkeley 777 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 733 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 687 Students
University of California - San Diego 684 Students
University of California - Davis 654 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 519 Students
University of Southern California 446 Students
San Diego State University 425 Students
San Francisco State University 398 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 405 Students
Business 325 Students
Biology 303 Students
Political Science and Government 253 Students
Economics 205 Students
Computer Science 172 Students
Sociology 152 Students
Environmental Science 146 Students
Film and Video Studies 136 Students
English 133 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 480 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/13/2025
The school bathrooms are always the topic of discussion for any student wanting to get elected to any student leadership position because of how fed up people have been for many years. Many of our bathrooms are missing a number of locks, doors, mirrors, soap dispensers, toilet papers, paper towels at any given time.
4.0 Alum
3/10/2025
Very divisive between the five small schools. Not a ton of flexibility in the IB program if you are a diploma student but wonderful to have a free IB program. Very large campus, lots of resources, good support from faculty.
5.0 Junior
12/17/2024
We're such a large school that experience varies greatly depending on which SLC you're in. But it's easy to find your niche here, among a bunch of clubs and varied classes, etc. We have everything here for better or for worse :)
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/11/2024
There were constant issues with bullying and hazing that were not addressed by the administration. Kids were worried that older students would throw eggs at them or beat them up because it was a specific day (there apparently are days when upperclass students torment, chase down, and beat up the und...
2.0 parent
4/25/2023
If you’re interested in a Wolk environment, that places social issues above education, this is the place for you. It caters to the lowest common denominator at the expense of serious students. If you’re a self-starter and seriously motivated student, you might survive. It can offer a quality educati...
5.0 other
8/14/2022
Solid they passed me let’s goooo bro
1.0 parent
5/25/2022
This school is too focused on social issues. And it’s huge and under funded.

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Berkeley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Berkeley, CA and is served by the Berkeley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 3,220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Berkeley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,246,443. Discover additional schools in the area, like University of California Berkeley, Berkeley Technology Academy, Young Adult Program, and more. Learn more about what Berkeley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Berkeley High School.

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