BERKNER H S

1600 E SPRING VLY RD
RICHARDSON, TX 75081

schools.risd.org/BerknerHS

2,350 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

L.V. Berkner High School, located in Richardson, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate and professional futures.

Beyond its academic offerings, Berkner High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts an active fine arts program, various competitive UIL athletic teams, and numerous student-led organizations that foster leadership and school spirit. Known for its "Ram" pride, Berkner emphasizes a balanced environment that focuses on student achievement, character development, and creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

2,350

Total Students

168.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERKNER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	886
Black	675
Asian	347
Two or More	78
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
886 (37.7%)
Black
675 (28.7%)
White
350 (14.9%)
Asian
347 (14.8%)
Two or More
78 (3.3%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-7000
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/BerknerHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	168.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 670

Grade 10 595

Grade 11 566

Grade 12 519