Albany High School vs. Berkeley High School
Should I attend Albany High School or Berkeley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Berkeley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,187 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,222 students in grades 9-12, Berkeley High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,187 students
3,222 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
168 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#63 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
305
805
Grade 10 Students
287
818
Grade 11 Students
291
782
Grade 12 Students
304
817
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
8%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
31%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
15%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%