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Berkeley Preparatory School

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Check Teacher Retention Rate - Upper Division Teacher Berkeley Preparatory School Employee Review

2.0
Aug 4, 2021
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Pros

All in all, the students are a pleasure to work with. Many of my colleagues were also brilliant and amazing. The facilities are, on the surface, amazing, too.

Cons

While it might look like a liberal arts college, don't confuse that with any real investment in cultivating genuine inquisitiveness or intellectual curiosity in the students. Hoop-jumping and results are valued over the learning journey in all aspects of student life, and this philosophy is engendered from the top down. When evaluating accepting a job here, look at the teacher retention rate and at how many administrators actually currently teach classes, even one class--if they've ever taught at all. My experience was that BPS is run like a business, which might appeal to some, but it was not an environment that promoted great teaching (in my opinion). They will make you feel like you're completely expendable, and as though there are hordes of better teachers knocking at the door, just waiting to take your place.

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5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Amazing support from academic deans and colleagues. Very little disruptive behavior from students. Students are very driven.

Cons

Demanding workload. Student Life deans don't follow through on discipline very well.

5.0
Aug 10, 2025
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Pros

Very good school setting environment

Cons

There are no cons I can see

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