- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashburn, VA
Broad Run High
Federal NCES profile for Broad Run High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225000913
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Run High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Run High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Run High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Broad Run High held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.5 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 510225000913 · Ashburn, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,558 enr · 13:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Broad Run High held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.5 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Broad Run High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school
Broad Run High
1,558 students
What this shows Broad Run High reports 1,558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Run High compares
Broad Run High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,558
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Asian 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Broad Run High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broad Run High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Run High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Ashburn
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Run High
How many students attend Broad Run High?
Broad Run High has 1,558 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,583 (2022-23) → 1,586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Run High?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Run High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broad Run High?
23.4% of students at Broad Run High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Run High?
The largest demographic group at Broad Run High is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Run High?
Broad Run High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broad Run High rank among high schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Run High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ashburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Broad Run High, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.