Excellent
#97 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Berkley High School
High School · Berkley School District · Berkley, MI
A high school in Berkley, MI serving grades 7th – 12th.
2325 CATALPA DR, Berkley, MI 48072
- Math 53% proficient (2021)
- Reading 74% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Berkley High School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 64% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berkley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berkley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,103
Median home value
$289,200
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berkley School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berkley High School is listed in Berkley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berkley High School
Berkley High School is a public high school in Berkley, MI, part of Berkley School District, serving approximately 1,193 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berkley High School
What grades does Berkley High School serve?
Berkley High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Berkley High School?
Berkley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkley High School rank in MI?
Berkley High School ranks #97 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Berkley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berkley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkley High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Berkley High School a charter school?
No, Berkley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkley High School a Title I school?
No, Berkley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkley High School?
16.6% of students at Berkley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (248) 837-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48072)
- 15,084
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48072; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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