Berkeley High School is a comprehensive four-year school serving approximately 3200 students. BHS is unique in that it is the only public high school in a community of over 100,000. Drawing from a diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic population, students embrace a broad spectrum of people and ideas. BHS Course Catalog gives an overview of the range of possibilities for students in the five learning communities that make up Berkeley High School. For many years, Berkeley High has earned a reputation for academic excellence. The school offers a wide variety of academic and co-curricular experiences to meet the needs of the student body. The college preparatory program meets the entrance requirements of all major universities. The curriculum is rich, offering a wide range of rigorous courses, including honors and advanced placement classes, and a wide variety of electives in the arts, five world languages, and specialized academic areas, such as computer science programming languages, biotechnology, and African American Studies. Ninety five percent of graduates plan to attend college. Average SAT scores consistently exceed both national and state averages, and BHS regularly produces students who qualify for National Merit Scholarships.
Berkeley High has more than 75 clubs and activities. Students can choose from Star Trek, Snowboarding, Asian-Pacific Students Club or Mock Trial—to name only a few—and all are encouraged to participate. “Joining a club or team connects you to the school,” one student explains. “You make friends you might not have known otherwise.” Among its many extracurricular activities, the school’s Jazz Ensemble, award-winning newspaper, and literary magazine have all received national recognition; the school’s varsity teams continue to excel in sports, with the only public school crew teams west of the Mississippi.
Berkeley High enjoys vibrant and active community support from the parent community and the larger city community. This commitment is demonstrated in several generous bond measures and special taxes the voters have passed to fund school improvement, as well as active parent fundraising with the Berkeley High School Development Group and the Athletic Fund. Many of the projects have been completed, including the new M building housing 16 classrooms, a new athletic complex with bleachers, changing rooms, and an athletic office, and the Administration Building–which houses a food court, library, College Counseling Center, and administration offices–a new gym and pool, and a campus green.
Join us at Berkeley High School Back to School Night – Thursday September 24, 2026
This message includes: general information, a schedule for each class period, information about community gatherings, and the BHS resource fair. Please read the whole message to make sure you get all relevant information.
Parents and guardians will follow their student’s schedule for this evening. Attend classes, meet teachers, and learn about the curriculum and expectations for the school year. Please log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal now to view your student’s class schedule. Contact the Parent Resource Center if you need assistance at leticiaamezcua@berkeley.net
What to expect…
- Food Trucks starting at 5:30 pm in front of the Donahue Gym!
- Information & Resource Fair starting at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria (D Building, 1st floor)
- Community gatherings to meet and greet other BHS families from your learning community
- Campus maps available at all entrances
Here is the bell schedule for the evening:
| Period | Start | End |
| 0 | 6:15 pm | 6:25 pm |
| 1 | 6:30 pm | 6:40 pm |
| 2 Principal’s Announcement (5 min.) Before Period 2 Presentations Begin |
6:45 pm | 6:50 pm |
| 2 | 6:50 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 3 | 7:05 pm | 7:15 pm |
| 4 | 7:20 pm | 7:30 pm |
| 5 | 7:35 pm | 7:45 pm |
| 6 | 7:50 pm | 8:00 pm |
| 7 | 8:05 pm | 8:15 pm |
Don’t miss these special gatherings for specific communities happening before Back to School Night.
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AHA AHA Family Potluck 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm M Building, 3rd Floor hallway This will be a time for families to connect with AHA teachers. Students are always welcome to attend as well. Some dishes will be provided. Please bring a dish or drink if you are able! |
EL Families (MLP)
ELAC Meeting – Drop-in Information and Resources 5:15 – 6:15 Cafeteria (D Building, 1st Floor) English Learner Advisory Committee meeting to share EL programs and services at BHS. |
African American Studies Department
Black Family Engagement Night 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm Library AFAM Studies staff will be meeting to share the courses and resources offered through the department and best ways to support your student throughout their K-12 career |
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BIHS Cookies & Tea with Families 5:45 pm – 6:15 pm Jacket Gym BIHS community gathering for families to meet and spend time together. Cookies and tea provided! |
CAS
CAS Family Meet and Greet 5:30 – 6:15pm Picnic Tables next to Campus Green YOU’RE INVITED! CAS teacher leaders plan to host an informal potluck to welcome families before the rotation of class visits begins. Let us know you’re coming and what you’re bringing on this spreadsheet. |
Counseling Department Drop-in Information & Resources 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Cafeteria (D Building, 1st Floor) BHS counselors will be available to provide information on A-G college eligibility requirements, graduation requirements, answer questions, or print a copy of your student’s schedule! |
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BHS Resource Fair All are welcome to learn about groups, supports, and resources. 5:30 – 6:15pm Flu vaccines starting at 5 PM! City of Berkeley Flu Vaccine Clinic BHS Counseling Department
The Parent Resource Center’s primary goal is to serve all families of Berkeley High School, with a special emphasis on disenfranchised parents of color. The center serves as a vehicle to encourage parents, school and community partnerships. Through the center parents will gain greater access to information and services that will help their children navigate Berkeley High School for success. Berkeley High Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) The PTSA strives to:
Connect with the PTSA and learn about ways to get involved with the group. Berkeley High Development Group (BHSDG) The BHSDG funds projects that advance equitable access, strengthen academic excellence, support student well-being, and elevate student voices. Connect with the group and learn about ways to get involved. Berkeley Reparations Commission We are a community coalition of political, civic, and faith leaders that formed after the murder of George Floyd to advance reparations for students in the BUSD who are descendants of chattel slavery. We are currently advocating for BUSD’s Reparations Task Force recommendations include educational opportunity grants for Descendant students, a harm report documenting BUSD’s historical role in perpetuating racial inequity, and new curriculum on the legacy of chattel slavery. We are also collaborating with the Goldman School of Public Policy on a Justice Fellows program, a program for BUSD High School students to gain hands-on experience in the reparations movement and mentorship from graduate policy students at UC Berkeley. |
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We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 24, 2026!
Tel: 510.644.6120
Fax: 510.548.4221
Juan Raygoza, Principal
Monica LaTour, School Admin Asst III
Keldon Clegg, Vice Principal
Jennifer Koelling, Vice Principal
Cassandra Tesch, Dean
Vanessa Sinai, 504 Program Supervisor
Sundown Collins, Special Education Program Supervisor
BHS Bell Schedule
School Information
- Berkeley High’s Website
- Directory & Staff List
- Events
- Data Newsletter 23-24
- Data Newsletter 24-25
- BSEP Site Fund Spending Plans: 2025-2026 | 2026-2027
- School Accountability Report Cards: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021
- Berkeley High PTSA Website
- Complaint Forms
- Course Catalog 2026-27
- Safety Plan 2023-24
- Student Opt Out Form for Military, JAMRS, and Institutions of Higher Learning
- History of Berkeley High
Assessments
April 15-19: Juniors take CAST test in SCIENCE CLASSES
April 22 – 26: Juniors take SBAC ELA in ENGLISH CLASSES
April 29 – May 3: Juniors take SBAC Math in HISTORY CLASSES
- California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments:
English (PDF) | Other Translations - California Science Test:
English (PDF) | Other Translations - California Alternate Assessments:
English (PDF) | Other Translations - English Language Proficiency Assessments for California:
English (PDF) | Other Translations - Physical Fitness Test (PDF)
- Practice Tests
Berkeley High is an amazing place. The vibrancy and energy, from the teachers to the students to all the support staff is incredible. There is so much going on, from academics to support structures to athletics to extracurricular activities — a very special place.
— Parent of Berkeley High students
