Enrollment
1,200
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berkley, MI
Berkley High School
Federal NCES profile for Berkley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260501004187
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkley High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Berkley · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkley High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkley High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Berkley, MI.
School address
District: Berkley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260501004187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkley High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkley High School
Berkley High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Berkley, Michigan, enrolling 1,200 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,200 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Berkley School District spends $17,673 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Berkley School District also operates Norup International School (672 students) and Anderson Middle School (489 students) alongside Berkley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berkley High School compares
Berkley High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,200
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Berkley High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkley School District, which includes Berkley High School.
$17,673
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berkley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norup International School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Angell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berkley High School
How many students attend Berkley High School?
Berkley High School has 1,200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berkley, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkley High School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkley High School?
15.8% of students at Berkley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkley High School?
The largest demographic group at Berkley High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Berkley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkley High School?
Berkley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkley High School rank among schools in Berkley?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkley High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Berkley, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berkley on the city page.
Is Berkley High School a good school?
Berkley High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkley School District?
Besides Berkley High School, Berkley School District also operates Norup International School (672 students), Anderson Middle School (489 students), and Burton Elementary School (461 students). See the Berkley School District district page for the complete list.
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