Enrollment
932
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Broadway, VA
Broadway High
Federal NCES profile for Broadway High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510339001492
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadway High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Broadway · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Broadway High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadway High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Broadway, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadway High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadway High
Broadway High is a mid-sized high school in Broadway, Virginia, enrolling 932 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 932 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 206 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 932 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students) and Spotswood High (880 students) alongside Broadway High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Broadway High compares
Broadway High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Broadway High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes Broadway High.
$13,933
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Broadway High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadway High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~932 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Broadway High
How many students attend Broadway High?
Broadway High has 932 students enrolled. It is a high school in Broadway, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadway High is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broadway High?
35.5% of students at Broadway High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadway High?
The largest demographic group at Broadway High is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Broadway, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadway High?
Broadway High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broadway High rank among public schools in Broadway?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadway High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Broadway, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Broadway on the city page.
Is Broadway High a good school?
Broadway High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Broadway High, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Spotswood High (880 students), and East Rockingham High (821 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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