Berkley High School
Berkley High School | |
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Public high school | |
Motto | A community of leaders building successful tomorrow’s |
Established | 1922 Current high school 1948; expanded 1949, 1955, 1961, 1975, 1987, 2003, and 2016-2017 |
School district | Berkley School District |
Principal | Andrew Meloche |
Faculty | 73.99 (on FTE basis)[1] |
Grades | 9 - 12 |
Enrollment | 1,420 (as of 2018-19)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.19[1] |
Color(s) | Maroon and blue [2] |
Athletics conference | Oakland Activities Association[2] |
Team name | Bears[2] |
Newspaper | The Spectator |
Yearbook | Bear Tracks |
Website | www |
Student assessments | |
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2021–22 school year[3] Change vs. prior year[3] | |
M-STEP 11th grade proficiency rates (Science / Social Studies) | |
Advanced % | 25.1 / 20.4 |
Proficient % | 37.8 / 38.0 |
PR. Proficient % | 12.4 / 0.0 |
Not Proficient % | 24.7 / ≤5 |
Average test scores | |
SAT Total | 1045.2 ( −28.3) |
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Originally established in 1922, the first Berkley High building was on the northwest corner of Berkley Avenue & Catalpa Drive which was demolished in 1980, although portions of the building saved from demolition now serve as the robotics facility and district maintenance shop. The current BHS campus opened in 1948 with 8 classrooms, and has expanded several times since. In 1949 a new classroom and vocational wing were added, 1955 brought another wing and a library/cafeteria. 1961 added a third wing of 18 new classrooms and two music rooms and in 1975 the Loren Disbrow Athletic Complex was added which included a new larger gym which serves as the Bears’ basketball arena. In 1987 the 800-seat Berkley Auditorium was opened as a hub for the schools many performing arts. 2003 brought the addition of the collaborative center which serves as a multi-purpose space. A major renovation occurred in 2016 and 2017 where the school was updated with new technology and building systems and a new main office vestibule.
Berkley High School has been accredited by the Michigan North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement since the 1928–29 school year.[4]
As of the 2012–13 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,250 students and 74.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 18.1.[1]
Berkley High School was named to Newsweek’s 2013 list of 2,000 Best High Schools[5] in the nation—ranked 22nd in Michigan. This ranking highlights the schools that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates. BHS has been on the Newsweek Best High Schools list since 2008.
The high school scored above state averages in all MME/ACT categories in 2013.[6]
Performing arts
Berkley High School is home to a variety of musical ensembles. The wind ensembles are made up of the BHS Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. Marching Band is only the first semester, and Symphonic Band takes its place second semester. Jazz band is also available for students. Jon Thomann became the band director in 2019. BHS has three string orchestras, Sinfonia, Symphony Orchestra and Concert Orchestra, all lasting the whole year. The Orchestra program is under the direction of Ben Moy. In January 2009 and again in 2013, the Symphony Orchestra took first place at the Presidential Inaugural (Heritage Festival). BHS also has four choirs: Concert Choir, Encore!, Belle Tones, and A Cappella. Encore!, Belle Tones, and A Cappella are audition only. Julie Anne Smith directs A Cappella and Belle Tones. Sarah Noble directs Encore! and Concert Choir. All students from these organizations are able to collaborate through BHS' Musical National Honor Society, known as Tri-M. In May 2007, the Berkley High School A Cappella choir was invited to New York City where they performed Beethoven's Mass in C Major in New York City's Carnegie Hall. In May 2013, the Berkley High School Symphony Orchestra and A Cappella Choir performed the American premiere of "My Name is Anne Frank" a cantata.[7] In addition to the musical ensembles, BHS also has a drama program that is directed by John Hopkins.
Sports
Berkley's athletic teams currently compete in the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) with the exception of the Rugby teams (club) and the Junior Varsity hockey team (Southeast Michigan Prep Hockey League). Lori Stone became the Athletic Coordinator in 2012.
Although the school nickname is "The Bears," the boys' and girls' Swimming and Diving teams are known as the "Bearracudas" or "Cudas."[8] Their basketball court is known as the "Bear's Den".
The Berkley football team, soccer teams, and track & field teams compete at Hurley field located less than a half-mile from the
The BHS boys rugby team was the state champion in 2013 after an undefeated season, and the girls rugby team was state runner-up that year as well.
Notable alumni
- Curtis Armstrong (born 1953), Class of 1972, actor, best known for his role as "Booger" in the 1984 hit comedy movie Revenge of the Nerds[11]
- Andy Bobrow television comedy writer and producer, Community, Malcolm in the Middle, 'The Last Man on Earth.
- Bill Bonds, Detroit TV anchorman[citation needed]
- Marshall Crenshaw (born 1953), Class of 1971, singer-songwriter
- Electric Six, band, original members from BHS
- Bruce Flowers, All-American high school basketball player, followed Notre Dame college career with brief NBA season with Cleveland.[12]
- Robert Gosselin (born 1951), former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[13]
- Steven Horwitz (1964–2021), Class of 1981, economist and author
- Jill Jack (born 1963), Class of 1981, singer-songwriter
- Rachel Jacobs, CEO of tech company, killed in 2015 train accident
- Don Kirkwood, (born 1949), former Major League Baseball player
- Andy Levin (born 1960), United States Congressman
- Andy Meisner (born 1973), Class of 1991, treasurer of Oakland County
- Aric Morris (born 1977), football player, followed Michigan State University by playing for the NFL's Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots.[14]
- Dick Radatz (1937–2005), All-Star relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and other teams from 1962 to 1969[15]
- Robert Wittenberg (born 1980), member, Michigan House of Representatives
- Gary Yourofsky (born 1970), militant animal rights activist
References
- ^ a b c d Berkley High School Archived January 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Berkley High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ a b "MI School Data Annual Education Report". MI School Data. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ Oakland County accredited schools Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, accessed October 22, 2006
- ^ BHS Newsweek's Best High Schools List 2013 Archived May 8, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Berkley High School Aces 2013 Michigan Merit Exam". Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI Patch. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "'My Name is Anne Frank' Brings History to Life in Berkley". Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI Patch. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Berkley High School & Middle School Swimming & Diving Teams". leaguelineup.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ ""Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2007-12-07.
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- ^ Sandoval, Emiliana. "Five Things: about Curtis Armstrong."[permanent dead link], Detroit Free Press, May 1, 2006. Accessed May 31, 2007. "Local guy Curtis Armstrong has carved out a steady film career. Vinces most recent movie, "Akeelah and the Bee," came out Friday. STARTING OUT Armstrong was born in 1953 in Detroit and graduated from Berkley High School."
- ^ "Bruce Flowers Past Stats, Playoff Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". databasebasketball.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ Robert Gosselin, The Detroit News voter guide. Accessed November 19, 2007.
- ^ Aric Morris NFL Draft profile Archived November 14, 2001, at the Wayback Machine, USA Today. Accessed April 22, 2008.
- ^ Obituaries Archived October 24, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, Daily Tribune, March 20, 2005. Accessed April 6, 2008.