Berkeley High School

Costs

Total Cost:
$ 29,500,000

Building Cost:
$ 27,429,900

Site Cost:
$ 1,570,100

Cost PSF:
$ 336

Commentary:
Concern about seismic safety in the School District resulted in the passage of two local bond measures, for $158 million and, eight years later, for $116 million to modernize long neglected school buildings, build new facilities and add classrooms. Without the community’s strong support, this complex wouldn’t have been built. Money for library furnishings was lobbied for by parents through the PTA.