Public School
Berkley High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Berkley, MI
- 291 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityB
- TeachersA
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyB
- AdministrationA
- SportsB
- FoodC+
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
Berkley High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA+
Median Household Income
$82,095
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,093
National
$949Median Home Value
$188,200
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 87%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,420
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses
Teachers
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.42 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.42 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.42 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
$19,087/ year
National
$12,239- 88%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
- 37%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
Berkley High School Reviews
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Berkley High School prioritizes it's students' educations. Students at Berkley High are provided with textbooks, tutoring from other students, and extra help from teachers before, after, or during school. It is very clear that the staff truly care about the students. There are various clubs for students to join and students themselves can even start clubs. This high school also has amazing music and arts programs. There are three different orchestras, six band ensembles, four choirs, and several art classes. One thing that I would like to see a change in at Berkley High is to include more diverse material that we are taught in our history classes. We students are taught only a fraction of the history of communities that are not white, cisgender/straight, or Christian. I know that most students would like to see more representation of black, indigenous, LGBTQIA+, Muslim people, and countless other groups of people.
BHS is, in my opinion, one of the best schools in the area. While our school still lacks some ideas of community and respect, we are still very progressive in nature, which provides a bountiful learning environment. This being said, the only change I would wish to see implemented within the schooling system is a school wide diversity education/training, meaning students AND teachers. I expect discriminatory behavior from the students as most of us are still growing up and figuring out who we are, but this should not be acceptable from the teachers. This is why both students and teachers should have a mandatory event where education is provided about diversity in the classroom.
Berkley High School offers a unique high school experience. It provides academic catering to all levels of students, including APs. Concepts are covered in depth, not mere repetition. The teachers were always not only respectful to their students but respectable to their students. It lacks the social conflicts of a stereotypical high school, with bullying and conflict never being an issue. As a result, I always felt very safe. The cliques are replaced in this school with diverse social connections between people of different races, academic standings, and physical abilities. There's a relaxed school culture that is very lenient but still effective, as students at the school are respectful and delinquency is low. The school's strong in science and math, and students are also able to access the Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts to go even further. One potential improvement would be the arts program, which is not well described to the students and the options limited.