- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berkeley, CA
Berkeley High
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060474000432
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 17
- public schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley High ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Berkeley High held near 3,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 179.3 → 172.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060474000432 · Berkeley, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,218 enr · 18:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Middle (851 students)
Berkeley High held near 3,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 179.3 → 172.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Berkeley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Berkeley High
3,218 students
- Martin Luther 851
Martin Luther King Middle
851 students
- Willard Middle 596
Willard Middle
596 students
- Malcolm X Elem 469
Malcolm X Elementary
469 students
- Longfellow Art 462
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
462 students
- Ruth Acty Elem 410
Ruth Acty Elementary
410 students
What this shows Berkeley High reports 3,218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley High compares
Berkeley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,218 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,218
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 15.0%
African American 11.3%
Asian 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Berkeley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
District finance for Berkeley Unified reports $22,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkeley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Berkeley
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley High
How many students attend Berkeley High?
Berkeley High has 3,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berkeley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,204 (2022-23) → 3,220 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkeley High?
21.5% of students at Berkeley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley High?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley High is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley High?
Berkeley High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkeley High rank among public schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley High ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Berkeley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berkeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Besides Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified also operates Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), Willard Middle (596 students), and Malcolm X Elementary (469 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.