Serving 52 students in grades 10-12, Berkeley Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkeley Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Berkeley Technology Academy's student population of 52 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berkeley Technology Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
46%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Berkeley Technology Academy often compared to?
Berkeley Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkeley Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Berkeley Technology Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Berkeley Technology Academy?
52 students attend Berkeley Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Berkeley Technology Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Technology Academy?
Berkeley Technology Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Berkeley Technology Academy offer ?
Berkeley Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Berkeley Technology Academy part of?
Berkeley Technology Academy is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
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