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Berkley High School

#37 in Best Public High Schools in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 8-12
  • Berkley, MI
  • 261 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Berkley High School is a highly rated, public school located in Berkley, MI. It has 1,288 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 57% of students are at least proficient in math and 76% in reading.
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School District
Berkley School District
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Address
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
Telephone
(248) 837-8100
Website
berkleyschools.org/schools/berkley-high

Berkley High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
57%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1190
97 responses
Average ACT
27
140 responses
AP Enrollment
37%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    A
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$77,772
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,067
National
$949
Median Home Value
$172,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 95 responses
Report
  • The homecoming game, pep assembly, and dance
    22%
  • Prom
    19%
  • Theater productions
    16%
  • Football Games
    13%
  • Band Concerts
    6%
  • Water Wars
    6%
  • Cedar Point physics trip
    4%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,288
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$64,617
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.7%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.40 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.40 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.40 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,164/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.41 responses
37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.41 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.41 responses
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Berkley High School Reviews

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Berkley High School is honestly one of the best public high schools you could attend. The staff consists of people who genuinely want to be there to make sure you succeed in any way possible. You have so many opportunities to express yourself and explore multiple options to broaden your interest and make yourself into an all-around person. The programs, such as Music, Athletics, and Clubs are always growing and there is usually something for everyone! The students that attend Berkley are very supportive of one another and are always willing to help out a fellow classmate no matter what grade they are in. Berkley is a wonderful environment and any student is capable to excel here.
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I love the amount of opportunities that I have (sports, clubs, etc.) at BHS and I love the supportive nature of the school staff. I also love the AP program, which has allowed me to discover my true potential and challenge myself to do even better. The AP program allowed me to realize that mistakes are an essential part to improving yourself. Berkley High School's renovations to the building itself are also amazing and make the school a comfortable learning environment. The one thing that I would change, though, are the school bathrooms. They have always been pretty sub-par and in need of some sort of repair. Otherwise I would definitely go to Berkley High all over again. Go Bears!
Overall, Berkley is an outstanding school. Growing up in a small town, I knew everyone that lived on my block. However, there is no diversity. Everyone is the same race, a similar social class, and the same religion. Although I made friends easily, I never got the experience to become friends with kids that were different from me. That being said, my education has been excellent and the teachers were all friendly. Another amazing quality of my school district is its safety. Because everyone lives to close to each other, there are 3 police stations within two miles of the school. I am so fortunate to live in an area where the police are so close, yet rarely needed.