Broadway High School is a public secondary school in Broadway, Virginia. It is located at 269 Gobbler Drive.
Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, Broadway High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Broadway High School's student population of 896 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1872
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Broadway High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadway High School is 0.38, 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
#431 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
77%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Strut The Fighting Gobbler
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadway High School's ranking?
Broadway High School is ranked #431 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Broadway High School?
896 students attend Broadway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Broadway High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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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