About
Who are we?
BTA is a school that believes in the power of transformation. We understand that every student and family is unique and comes with their own strengths and challenges. Our role within the Berkeley Unified School District is to provide a holistic learning environment that is sensitive to the challenges many of our students face while at the same time recognizing the remarkable strength and potential that they possess. We purposefully strive to provide a physically, mentally, and emotionally safe space where students may gain the requisite skills needed to gain a competitive edge during and after high school.
What do we offer?
We are an Alternative High School and offer a credit recovery program that is embedded within the structure of the school day. Our classes are 85 minutes per session. Longer classes give us the ability to offer 80 credits per year which is 20 credits more than students receive per year at Berkeley High School. Smaller classes with a student to teacher ratio of approximately 8:1 give us a distinct advantage in providing individualized instruction.
Our staff
Berkeley Technology Academy is staffed by 18 inspiring faculty, including teachers, safety officers, and counselors. Our diverse teaching staff reflects the population of our student body and fosters a relational dynamic that helps to facilitate the administering of culturally relevant pedagogies.
