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Berkley High School

#35 in Best Public High Schools in Michigan
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Berkley, MI
  • 271 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
      B
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Berkley High School is a highly rated, public school located in Berkley, MI. It has 1,325 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 81% in reading.
    About Berkley High School...
    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
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    Berkley High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    81%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    53%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1180
    129 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    150 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
    Sparse Suburban
    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
    B
    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
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    • 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
    1,325
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    14%
    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
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $70,389
    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
    $12,106/ 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 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.
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    As a guest/subsitute teacher working on my teaching certificate, I can tell you firsthand, this school is phenomenal. Their teachers and staff are kind and supportive. They have high expectations for their students with a great group of dedicated educators and it shows. I always feel welcome at Berkley High-- by the students as well as the staff. Their approach is unique and it works.
    I have no doubt this school produces amazing young adults who have a bright future ahead of them.
    It is pretty diverse which is good and has an amazing special needs program. The ap courses available have help me improve and I have learned that I don’t need to be the best in the class, just as long as I learn from what I do. My only concern is the physical state of the school. We have shower curtains for stall doors in multiple bathrooms and the air conditioning that the school got funding for twice is never turned on and when it is it doesn’t work. It is concerning how the schools keep getting these expensive grants and they are spent on re doing the entry way instead of spent on school materials. Overall it is a good school and I’m am lucky to have gone here and would recommend it to anyone who has kids that wants them to grow up wise and have good social skills.