Berkley High's colors are maroon and blue and the school's mascot is a bear.

Berkley is well known for its college prep courses, high standardized test scores, and teachers and administrators.

Their newspaper is The Spectator, which is a member of the High School National Ad Network.

Overcrowding reached a crisis in 1957 and the district proposed replacing the high school with a new building at the southwest corner of Greenfield Road and Catalpa.

[6] 1961 saw the opening of this third wing, which contained 18 new classrooms, media center, cafeteria and two music rooms.

In 1975 the Loren Disbrow Athletic Complex was added which included a new larger gym which serves as the Bears’ basketball arena.

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.

All students from these organizations are able to collaborate through BHS' Musical National Honor Society, known as Tri-M.

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.

[10] In addition to the musical ensembles, BHS also has a drama program that is directed by John Hopkins.

Although the school nickname is "The Bears," the boys' and girls' Swimming and Diving teams are known as the "Bearracudas" or "Cudas.

The field is also used for many other high school tournaments, community sporting events, and semi-pro soccer leagues.