- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Broomfield, CO
Broomfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Broomfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080249000103
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broomfield High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Broomfield High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broomfield High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Broomfield High School held near 1,692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 080249000103 · Broomfield, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,693 enr · 21.4:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Broomfield High School held near 1,692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Broomfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- This school
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- Monarch High S
Monarch High School
1,431 students
What this shows Broomfield High School reports 1,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broomfield High School compares
Broomfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,693
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Broomfield High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broomfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monarch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broomfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broomfield High School
How many students attend Broomfield High School?
Broomfield High School has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,645 (2022-23) → 1,692 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broomfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broomfield High School is 21.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broomfield High School?
14.8% of students at Broomfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broomfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Broomfield High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broomfield High School?
Broomfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Broomfield High School rank among high schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Broomfield High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Broomfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Broomfield High School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Centaurus High School (1,557 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.