Broadway High School is an alternative secondary school located in San Jose, California which serves students within the San Jose Unified School District. The school was first opened in 1976.
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Broadway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Broadway High School's student population of 176 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Motto
Broadway High School is designed to meet the needs of students who need credit recovery and prefer a smaller learning community.
School Rankings
Broadway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadway High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9283 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadway High School's ranking?
Broadway High School is ranked #9283 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broadway High School?
The graduation rate of Broadway High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Broadway High School?
176 students attend Broadway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Broadway High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broadway High School?
Broadway High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Broadway High School offer ?
Broadway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Broadway High School part of?
Broadway High School is part of San Jose Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Broadway High School located?
Broadway High School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Broadway High school is GREAT!!!!! My son is now a 2021 class graduate, he has accomplished so much achieved so much ... Encourage bye staff his teachers the principal all loving ppl who work hard card about these kids. They give their all help n guide these kids and my son was one of them. So very happy we chose Broadway High he got so much from the staff n learned so much I'm a very proud mother!! Broadway High School.
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