Best Berkeley Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,274 students in Berkeley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Berkeley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Berkeley High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Berkeley, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 3,222 students
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Grades: 10-12
| 52 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Berkeley, California

Berkeley, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley, CA include Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley, CA?
2 public high schools are located in Berkeley, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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