Berkeley High School

Berkeley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1980 Allston Way,  Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Unified School District
3.8
3.3
3,218 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sam Pasarow
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
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
71%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
175
Full Time Teachers
175
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
24.5%
State Average
11.2%
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
50.5%
Female
49%
White
41.8%
Hispanic
22.8%
Two or more races
14.9%
Black
11.3%
Asian
7.7%
Filipino
1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#67 Best HS for the Arts in California
#107 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#153 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 1,040 Students
University of California - Berkeley 812 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 754 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 747 Students
University of California - San Diego 730 Students
University of California - Davis 672 Students
Cal Poly 604 Students
San Diego State University 449 Students
University of Southern California 440 Students
San Francisco State University 427 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 424 Students
Business 345 Students
Biology 317 Students
Political Science and Government 274 Students
Economics 217 Students
Computer Science 163 Students
Sociology 157 Students
Environmental Science 145 Students
English 139 Students
Film and Video Studies 138 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 460 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/11/2026
Berkeley High School has been a great experience all four years. It has options for everyone and most people can find a way for it to be a good way to prepare for life after high school.
5.0 Alum
10/29/2025
Good school setting with diverse students and teachers. Several academic choices to apply for by lottery that students remain in thoughout high school.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 15 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/8/2025
The school has great teachers and traditional education for the most part . My issue with the social aspect is that they don't have a dress code. I understand we are in Berkeley CA and there are nudists but that's different. They allow their girls to wear very tight daisy dukes that show not only th...
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

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,218 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% 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 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,253,835. 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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