Berkley School District

District Overview
Berkley School District is an active, traditional public school system located in Oak Park, Michigan, serving a dynamic suburban community within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Headquartered at 14501 Talbot Street, this non-charter district operates seven campuses that deliver comprehensive educational programming ranging from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. Currently educating nearly 3,960 students, the district fosters an inclusive academic environment with balanced grade distribution across all levels. The student body reflects a rich tapestry of backgrounds, including approximately 2,931 White students, 632 Black students, 190 students of two or more races, and 111 Hispanic students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander representation, balanced nearly evenly between female and male learners.

To ensure high-quality instruction and a supportive learning environment, Berkley School District maintains a strong operational infrastructure anchored by a sizable professional workforce. The district employs over 1,180 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, highlighted by a robust instructional core of nearly 560 FTE classroom teachers. This teaching faculty is bolstered by more than 87 FTE instructional aides and a comprehensive team of over 530 FTE support staff, who oversee administrative, counseling, and operational needs across all facilities. For families, prospective students, and educational researchers, Berkley School District exemplifies a well-staffed, community-oriented suburban public school system committed to supporting learners from their early childhood years through high school graduation.
7
Total Schools
3,959
Total Students
559.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berkley School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,931
Hispanic111
Black632
Asian84
Two or More190
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,931 (74.0%)
  • Black
    632 (16.0%)
  • Two or More
    190 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    111 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    84 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Berkley School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:7
Students:3,959*
Teachers (FTE):559.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Berkley School District
Found 7 Schools