- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060474011300
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley Technology Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for California
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley Technology Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Technology Academy ranks #2 of 17 public schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474011300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Berkeley Technology Academy held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 060474011300 · Berkeley, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 13.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkeley High (3,218 students)
Berkeley Technology Academy held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Berkeley Technology Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkeley High
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
- This school 54
Berkeley Technology Academy
54 students
What this shows Berkeley Technology Academy reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkeley Technology Academy compares
Berkeley Technology Academy 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 27 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Berkeley Technology Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Berkeley Unified reports $22,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkeley Technology Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley Technology Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Technology Academy
How many students attend Berkeley Technology Academy?
Berkeley Technology Academy has 54 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berkeley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Technology Academy is 13.5:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% lower 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 Technology Academy?
71.4% of students at Berkeley Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Technology Academy is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Technology Academy?
Berkeley Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkeley Technology Academy rank among public schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley Technology Academy ranks #2 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 Technology Academy, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Willard Middle (596 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.