For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,267 students in Berkeley, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Berkeley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Berkeley Technology Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Berkeley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 3,220 students
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Berkeley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Realm Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Realm Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Realm Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley, CA include Berkeley High School and Berkeley Technology Academy. Berkeley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley?
2 public high schools are located in Berkeley.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley?
Berkeley public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Berkeley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berkeley include: Berkeley Technology Academy vs. Berkeley High School
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