District Overview
Located at 2020 Bonar St. in Berkeley, California, Berkeley Unified is an active public school district serving a midsize city community within the broader San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan area. The district operates 18 public schools, providing a continuous educational pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education programs. With a total enrollment of 9,162 students, Berkeley Unified reflects a rich and diverse student population comprised of White (3,725), Hispanic (2,044), multiracial (1,460), Black (1,032), and Asian (826) learners, among others.

To deliver comprehensive educational and holistic support across its campuses, the district employs a robust workforce of nearly 2,320 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 958 FTE teachers, 190 instructional aides, and over 1,170 support staff personnel, maintaining a strongly resourced environment designed to foster student success. For families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's community initiatives and academic offerings, further information is available through their official portal at berkeleyschools.net or by calling (510) 644-6150.
18
Total Schools
9,162
Total Students
957.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkeley Unified
Demographic Student Count
White3,725
Hispanic2,044
Black1,032
Asian826
Two or More1,460
American Indian20
Pacific Islander20
  • White
    3,725 (40.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2,044 (22.4%)
  • Two or More
    1,460 (16.0%)
  • Black
    1,032 (11.3%)
  • Asian
    826 (9.1%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    20 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Berkeley Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary12
Middle3
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:18
Students:9,162*
Teachers (FTE):957.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.6
Schools in Berkeley Unified
Found 18 Schools