Berkeley High School
Berkeley High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Berkeley Unified
Berkeley High School is located in Berkeley, CA and is one of 3 high schools in Berkeley Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 3417 students in grades 9-12.
Berkeley High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Berkeley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Berkeley High School had an API growth score of 734 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Berkeley High School's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Berkeley High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Berkeley High School's students and teachers. more
Berkeley High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Berkeley High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Berkeley High School had an API growth score of 734 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Berkeley High School's 2012 base score was 715 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Berkeley High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Berkeley High School's students and teachers. more
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Some of the students from here are so diverse and smart. But I see many that are dressed like sluts and I wonder how and why the school allows this. It is one thing to have piercings and tattoos or cool, different hair. It is fine to be different. but do you have to allow these kids to dress like they are 25 and walking the streets? And the boys. Make them pull their pants up. I have to say this high school is a lot better then others in the area.
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A great diversity at the school. Teachers and staffs are friendly.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 3417
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Berkeley High School had 32% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
34%
Black
24%
Hispanic
19%
Two or More Races
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Berkeley Unified District Spending
$12,568Per Pupil
The Berkeley Unified spends $12,568 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Berkeley Unified District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Berkeley High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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