Overview
Berkeley High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Berkeley, California. The school enrolls 3,218 students. It is part of the Berkeley Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Very large student body
3,218 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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
UC/CSU (A-G) completion (2025)69.9%
NCES School ID060474000432
Source: CA CDE cohort outcomes (2025)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment3,218
White41.5%
Hispanic / Latino22.8%
Black / African American11.2%
Asian8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races14.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %25%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)