For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,272 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 48% (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 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Berkeley High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 3,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Gr: 10-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Berkeley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Realm Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 730-7117
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Realm Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2023 Eighth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Realm Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 59% 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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