Berkshire High School

Summary:

Berkshire High School is a public high school located in Burton, Ohio, serving 446 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Berkshire Local District. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% in 2019-2020 to 96.3% in 2023-2024, which is above the state average and higher than most nearby schools. However, Berkshire High School has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.5% in 2019-2020 to 36.8% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools.

Academically, Berkshire High School generally performs better than the state average on Ohio State Tests, particularly in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. But the school struggles in mathematics, with lower proficiency rates in Geometry and Algebra I compared to the state and nearby schools. Despite these challenges, Berkshire High School has performed well in serving its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the top 50% of Ohio high schools in these categories.

Compared to nearby schools, Berkshire High School performs on par with or slightly better than James A. Garfield High School and Bloomfield High School in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Chagrin Falls High School and Kenston High School, which are among the top-ranked schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 14155 Claridon Troy Rd # 14155
       Burton, OH  44021-0365


(440) 834-4110

District: Berkshire Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,073 Help


Feeder schools for Berkshire High School:

Elementary:    Berkshire Elementary
Middle:    Berkshire Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berkshire High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Berkshire High School ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Berkshire High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berkshire High School is 22.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berkshire High School is $15,073.
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Berkshire High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkshire High School 411th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Berkshire High School in the ranking list.)

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Berkshire Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkshire Local 382nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berkshire High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.11 121st 692 82.5%
2006 79.15 112th 732 84.7%
2007 75.18 198th 837 76.3%
2008 73.62 227th 835 72.8%
2009 67.51 346th 858 59.7%
2010 77.90 166th 895 81.5%
2011 73.76 255th 925 72.4%
2012 57.10 578th 989 41.6%
2013 68.44 410th 1001 59.0%
2014 76.75 196th 1008 80.6%
2015 82.43 139th 1035 86.6%
2016 70.49 326th 1050 69.0%
2017 66.13 396th 1038 61.8%
2018 71.46 303rd 1010 70.0%
2019 55.95 535th 1050 49.0%
2021 54.50 524th 1037 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Berkshire High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.61 106th 681 84.4%
2005 78.72 105th 689 84.8%
2006 83.90 25th 696 96.4%
2007 82.34 10th 756 98.7%
2008 79.66 60th 767 92.2%
2009 70.29 212th 791 73.2%
2010 74.78 134th 819 83.6%
2011 76.59 94th 818 88.5%
2012 76.19 101st 832 87.9%
2013 78.45 64th 767 91.7%
2014 77.25 81st 769 89.5%
2015 64.53 257th 778 67.0%
2016 63.23 249th 784 68.2%
2017 55.94 327th 773 57.7%
2018 72.84 126th 800 84.3%
2019 67.18 224th 836 73.2%
2021 58.34 305th 819 62.8%
2022 55.01 387th 836 53.7%
2023 53.59 425th 867 51.0%
2024 54.20 411th 864 52.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.56 295th 614 52.0%
2024 57.87 163rd 598 72.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.57 65th 758 91.4%
2019 75.34 109th 779 86.0%
2021 54.46 335th 763 56.1%
2022 67.81 200th 773 74.1%
2023 62.03 286th 805 64.5%
2024 42.40 523rd 822 36.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 210th 751 72.0%
2019 68.24 257th 781 67.1%
2021 53.91 377th 775 51.4%
2022 59.15 351st 794 55.8%
2023 51.19 457th 813 43.8%
2024 60.74 344th 798 56.9%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.28 81st 550 85.3%
2019 55.76 219th 628 65.1%
2021 60.61 159th 596 73.3%
2022 58.76 160th 606 73.6%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.62 196th 538 63.6%
2019 39.00 215th 272 21.0%
2021 49.31 225th 349 35.5%
2022 39.28 250th 312 19.9%
2024 58.68 139th 280 50.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.18 108th 763 85.8%
2019 69.81 226th 792 71.5%
2021 64.13 252nd 778 67.6%
2022 48.47 458th 808 43.3%
2023 53.53 416th 819 49.2%
2024 49.33 458th 816 43.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Berkshire High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.75 164th 718 77.2%
2019 66.28 244th 739 67.0%
2021 51.19 364th 727 49.9%
2022 48.87 408th 749 45.5%
2023 47.60 439th 756 41.9%
2024 52.27 403rd 754 46.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Open Quote The school has a terrible music program and the athletic department leaves a lot to be desired. The academics are hit and miss, with a fair number of bad teachers. It seems there are a decent portion of the students who wish they could go to school somewhere else. There is just something wrong with the atmosphere of the school which is spotlighted by the unfortunate number of student suicides the last four years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Berkshire High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 685 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1989 604 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1990 604 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1991 617 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1992 600 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1993 607 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 593 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 608 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 608 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 604 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 614 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 618 10 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 619 9 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 631
2001 644 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 688 9 1 2 2 n/a n/a 1 703
2003 688 9 1 2 2 n/a n/a 1 703
2004 708 10 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 694 8 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2006 693 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2007 668 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 606 11 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 596 9 5 1 0 n/a n/a 3 614
2010 568 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 2 585
2011 551 10 4 3 0 0 5 0 573
2012 523 6 3 4 1 1 6 0 544
2013 495 7 2 3 1 1 6 0 515
2014 471 5 3 1 1 1 4 0 486
2015 465 3 4 1 1 1 5 0 480
2016 579 5 4 2 1 0 13 0 604
2017 575 4 7 3 0 0 8 0 597
2018 582 3 7 3 0 0 10 0 605
2019 583 1 9 6 0 0 7 0 606
2020 594 3 8 6 1 0 10 0 622
2021 629 3 7 6 1 0 11 0 657
2022 404 1 4 4 0 0 9 0 422
2023 423 2 3 10 0 0 8 0 446
2024 418 1 3 12 0 0 11 0 445

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berkshire High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 694 37.0 18.7 0
1989 618 36.0 17.1 n/a
1990 614 32.0 19.1 n/a
1991 625 32.0 19.5 n/a
1992 612 31.4 19.4 1.8
1993 618 30.5 20.3 5.5
1994 603 32.5 18.6 5
1995 618 30.4 20.3 4
1996 618 30.4 20.3 4
1997 614 30.4 20.2 1.5
1998 627 30.8 20.4 1.8
1999 635 33.8 18.8 3.6
2000 631 35.8 17.6 4.3
2001 654 34.8 18.8 4
2002 703 33.8 20.8 6.1
2003 703 33.8 20.8 6.1
2004 723 35.0 20.7 7.2
2005 707 35.4 20.0 5.9
2006 702 38.2 18.4 6.6
2007 683 43.3 15.8 0
2008 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
2009 614 31.2 19.7 10.8
2010 585 32.1 18.2 14.6
2011 573 32.5 17.6 16.6
2012 544 29.1 18.6 21.1
2013 515 32.6 15.7 22.9
2014 486 35.8 13.5 24.1
2015 480 n/a n/a 19.8
2016 604 32.0 18.8 26.3
2017 597 30.0 19.9 23.8
2018 605 29.0 20.8 24.1
2019 606 29.0 20.8 21.8
2020 622 28.0 22.2 19.5
2021 657 27.6 23.8 n/a
2022 422 22.4 18.7 n/a
2023 446 19.3 23.0 41.5
2024 445 19.9 22.3 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berkshire High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 694 37.0 18.7 0
1989 618 36.0 17.1 n/a
1990 614 32.0 19.1 n/a
1991 625 32.0 19.5 n/a
1992 612 31.4 19.4 1.8
1993 618 30.5 20.3 5.5
1994 603 32.5 18.6 5
1995 618 30.4 20.3 4
1996 618 30.4 20.3 4
1997 614 30.4 20.2 1.5
1998 627 30.8 20.4 1.8
1999 635 33.8 18.8 3.6
2000 631 35.8 17.6 4.3
2001 654 34.8 18.8 4
2002 703 33.8 20.8 6.1
2003 703 33.8 20.8 6.1
2004 723 35.0 20.7 7.2
2005 707 35.4 20.0 5.9
2006 702 38.2 18.4 6.6
2007 683 43.3 15.8 0
2008 623 36.0 17.3 n/a
2009 614 31.2 19.7 10.8
2010 585 32.1 18.2 14.6
2011 573 32.5 17.6 16.6
2012 544 29.1 18.6 21.1
2013 515 32.6 15.7 22.9
2014 486 35.8 13.5 24.1
2015 480 n/a n/a 19.8
2016 604 32.0 18.8 26.3
2017 597 30.0 19.9 23.8
2018 605 29.0 20.8 24.1
2019 606 29.0 20.8 21.8
2020 622 28.0 22.2 19.5
2021 657 27.6 23.8 n/a
2022 422 22.4 18.7 n/a
2023 446 19.3 23.0 41.5
2024 445 19.9 22.3 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berkshire High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,248
2022 $15,062
2023 $14,405
2024 $15,073

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berkshire High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 224th of 836 High schoolsRanks 425th of 867 High schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Berkshire High School)93.976.4
 17.5%
   End of Course American Government (Berkshire Local)94.176.6
 17.5%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Berkshire High School)87.685.3
 2.3%
   End of Course American History (Berkshire Local)88.285.5
 2.7%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Berkshire High School)84.867.7
 17.1%
   End of Course Biology (Berkshire Local)84.768
 16.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Berkshire High School)78.172.4
 5.7%
   End of Course English II (Berkshire Local)78.972.6
 6.3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Berkshire High School)6031.4
 28.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Berkshire Local)61.833
 28.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Berkshire High School)63.921.2
 42.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Berkshire Local)63.134.9
 28.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606446
 26.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White583423
 27.4%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%41.5%
 19.7%


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Berkshire High School ranks 411th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Berkshire High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Berkshire Elementary
Middle : Berkshire Middle School

Students at Berkshire High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 445 students attended Berkshire High School.


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