Broadway High School is a public secondary school in Broadway, Virginia. It is located at 269 Gobbler Drive.
Serving 932 students in grades 9-12, Broadway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Broadway High serves the northern part of its school district in Broadway, VA, covering an area of approximately 371.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Broadway High School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
932 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1872
School Calendar
School Rankings
Broadway High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadway High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Strut The Fighting Gobbler
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadway High School's ranking?
Broadway High School is ranked #539 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Broadway High School often compared to?
Broadway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turner Ashby High School, Spotswood High School, East Rockingham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broadway High School?
The graduation rate of Broadway High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Broadway High School?
932 students attend Broadway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Broadway High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broadway High School?
Broadway High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Broadway High School offer ?
Broadway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Broadway High School part of?
Broadway High School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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