 A massive expansion and renovation gave way to the addition of ninth grade in the 2005–2006 school year.The attendance rate for students at the school is 95%, compared with a state average of 96%.44% of the students at Berkner are economically disadvantaged, 17% enroll in special education, 4% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 24% are enrolled in career and technology programs, and 21% are considered "limited English proficient."