Broadneck High School is a school in the United States, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on Green Holly Drive, on the border between Arnold and Cape St. Claire, suburbs of Annapolis. The Bruin is the school's mascot.
Serving 2,172 students in grades 9-12, Broadneck High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broadneck High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Broadneck High School's student population of 2,172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
White, Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Broadneck High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadneck High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
8%
33%
White
71%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadneck High School's ranking?
Broadneck High School is ranked #76 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Broadneck High School often compared to?
Broadneck High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Severna Park High School, South River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broadneck High School?
The graduation rate of Broadneck High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Broadneck High School?
2,172 students attend Broadneck High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Broadneck High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadneck High School?
Broadneck High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Broadneck High School offer ?
Broadneck High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Broadneck High School part of?
Broadneck High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/31/2010
Excellent academics and athletics. Exceptional amount of Honors and AP courses. Very good art program. Perennial state and county contenders in most sports, including football, lacrosse, volleyball and softball. Large and diverse student body. Occasional issues--similar to all high schools--of cyber-bullying, but generally sound discipline. Administration is very good and in tune, particularly academic counseling. 98% of graduates go to college, approximately 85% to four year and 15% to community and junior colleges. BHS is always top 2% of all nation's public high schools by Newsweek.
Serves Arnold, Cape St. Claire and St. Margaret's areas of Annapolis and it's northern middle-class suburbs on the Broadneck peninsula--surrounded by Chesapeake Bay (to east), Magothy River (to north) and Severn River (to south). Quick access to Route 50, 30 mins to Baltimore, 30 mins to BWI airport, 45 mins to D.C., 2+ hrs to Md-Del seashore. Most seniors drive to school, most students take dedicated yellow buses. Public transport is poor. Excellent historic sites, boating and county rec programs nearby. For parents' continuing ed, 2 miles from Anne Arundel Community College, typically in the nation's top ten.
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