Broomfield High School

Summary:

Broomfield High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Broomfield, Colorado, with a student population of 1,645. The school is part of the highly-ranked Boulder Valley School District, which is ranked 4th out of 116 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Broomfield High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Colorado, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 50th out of 349 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 61st out of 349 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores are significantly higher than state and district averages, with 77% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Reading and Writing, compared to 58% at the state level and 81% in the district. In SAT Mathematics, 49% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 31% at the state level and 58% in the district. Broomfield High School also performs well across various student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Monarch High School and Jefferson Academy High School, Broomfield High School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance and may offer unique educational opportunities. Additionally, Broomfield High School's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 18-19% in recent years, suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Eagle Way
       Broomfield, CO  80020-3532


(720) 561-8100

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,344 Help


Feeder schools for Broomfield High School:

Elementary:    Aspen Creek K-8 School
    Birch Elementary School
    Emerald Elementary School
    Kohl Elementary School
Middle:    Broomfield Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  1,645

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
Hispanic:
19.0%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Broomfield High School ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Broomfield High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Broomfield High School has the largest high school student body size in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Broomfield High School is $17,344, which is the 5th highest among 7 high schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Broomfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Broomfield High School 61st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Broomfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 4th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Broomfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.23 56th 279 79.9%
2005 74.77 67th 280 76.1%
2006 77.28 53rd 286 81.5%
2007 77.08 64th 298 78.5%
2008 73.17 81st 301 73.1%
2009 80.61 51st 310 83.5%
2010 76.50 67th 327 79.5%
2011 77.49 69th 337 79.5%
2012 74.33 74th 334 77.8%
2013 75.59 72nd 349 79.4%
2014 70.21 98th 369 73.4%
2015 48.84 106th 292 63.7%
2016 32.94 152nd 255 40.4%
2017 43.62 114th 256 55.5%
2018 77.90 70th 388 82.0%
2019 78.33 71st 411 82.7%
2021 59.63 80th 210 61.9%
2022 67.66 70th 221 68.3%
2023 83.21 50th 349 85.7%
2024 80.08 61st 349 82.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.45 14th 56 75.0%
2023 67.03 20th 62 67.7%
2024 41.01 41st 61 32.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.59 26th 60 56.7%
2022 69.22 14th 77 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.97 42nd 188 77.7%
2022 67.61 53rd 203 73.9%
2023 73.77 43rd 200 78.5%
2024 58.42 79th 211 62.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.63 68th 239 71.5%
2022 78.31 56th 257 78.2%
2023 84.41 33rd 254 87.0%
2024 80.44 44th 257 82.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.59 22nd 74 70.3%
2024 52.55 29th 84 65.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.04 84th 108 22.2%
2023 57.67 66th 135 51.1%
2024 60.15 63rd 140 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.84 70th 240 70.8%
2022 77.33 60th 253 76.3%
2023 77.17 62nd 252 75.4%
2024 75.04 61st 256 76.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.77 27th 41 34.1%
2022 59.60 18th 45 60.0%
2023 40.90 28th 43 34.9%
2024 39.73 26th 43 39.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.80 42nd 181 76.8%
2022 70.82 50th 205 75.6%
2023 80.55 31st 198 84.3%
2024 74.55 40th 199 79.9%
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Rank History for White students at Broomfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.89 89th 225 60.4%
2022 69.45 74th 228 67.5%
2023 72.95 61st 234 73.9%
2024 69.82 69th 229 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Open Quote Last school year, Broomfield High School allowed our 9th-grade son to play video games in class, on his school-issued Chromebook, nearly every day for the first three quarters of the year. In the fourth quarter, the school allowed him to skip class 63 times—yes, 63, not a typo—all the while he was inside the school building (cafeteria, library), continuing to play video games, hour after hour, day after day, using BHS technology. He ended his freshman year at Broomfield High School with over 70 missing assignments and two failed classes.

The school did not initiate contact to discuss any concern for the direction our son was heading, attendance, rule violations, discipline (there was literally none), possible interventions or supports—as though the staff was unaware, or unconcerned. We, the parents, drove the attempts at resolution, with little response from the school.

“This school is teaching kids a reality that exists nowhere,” said a BHS staff member, toward the end of the year.

Though this is our home high school, and close to our home, we will not send our son—or our other two children—to Broomfield High School. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 2, 2011

Open Quote Mrs. Ramsey, the principal of the high school, is one of the best principals around. She is comletely dedicated to the students. She appears to attend every school function. She is open and inviting and yet able to command respect and leads the school in good and bad times. We love the school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Broomfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1057 10 29 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1154
1989 943 26 11 47 4 n/a n/a 0 1031
1990 915 13 25 63 6 n/a n/a 0 1022
1991 927 10 19 56 5 n/a n/a 0 1017
1992 914 11 17 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1007
1993 982 10 23 72 5 n/a n/a 0 1092
1994 955 12 23 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1072
1995 1065 9 32 71 7 n/a n/a 0 1184
1996 1065 9 32 71 7 n/a n/a 0 1184
1997 1083 12 46 70 10 n/a n/a 0 1221
1998 1136 20 57 77 7 n/a n/a 0 1297
1999 1182 14 52 78 5 n/a n/a 0 1331
2000 1160 8 58 89 5 n/a n/a 0 1320
2001 1185 12 64 90 8 n/a n/a 0 1359
2002 1156 14 61 101 9 n/a n/a 0 1341
2003 1156 14 61 101 9 n/a n/a 0 1341
2004 1119 22 60 110 13 n/a n/a 0 1324
2005 1157 22 61 127 10 n/a n/a 0 1377
2006 1197 19 53 137 9 n/a n/a 0 1415
2007 1184 20 52 144 8 n/a n/a 0 1408
2008 1202 26 60 139 13 n/a n/a 0 1440
2009 1145 27 61 141 13 n/a n/a 0 1387
2010 1137 21 74 153 15 n/a n/a 0 1400
2011 1145 13 57 170 13 1 41 0 1440
2012 1066 10 58 148 8 1 46 0 1337
2013 1097 12 62 178 11 3 47 0 1410
2014 1095 14 58 200 7 1 56 0 1431
2015 1123 16 60 240 8 1 55 0 1503
2016 1145 13 64 273 10 1 55 0 1561
2017 1161 11 59 311 8 1 54 0 1605
2018 1162 12 55 289 8 2 60 0 1588
2019 1128 12 52 311 8 3 65 0 1579
2020 1111 20 55 310 6 2 60 0 1564
2021 1079 22 62 302 7 1 67 0 1540
2022 1116 20 70 318 7 2 74 0 1607
2023 1155 26 63 313 7 4 77 0 1645

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Broomfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1154 59.4 19.4 n/a
1989 1031 55.7 18.5 1
1990 1022 53.0 19.2 2.1
1991 1017 52.1 19.5 3.1
1992 1007 49.8 20.2 3.3
1993 1092 52.5 20.8 2.7
1994 1072 53.1 20.2 2
1995 1184 57.2 20.7 3.8
1996 1184 57.2 20.7 3.8
1997 1221 58.9 20.7 2.9
1998 1297 64.6 20.1 3.2
1999 1331 68.2 19.5 2.3
2000 1320 63.2 20.9 4.8
2001 1359 65.0 20.9 3.5
2002 1341 66.8 20.1 5.2
2003 1341 66.8 20.1 5.2
2004 1324 67.4 19.6 5.9
2005 1377 68.1 20.2 6.4
2006 1415 75.3 18.8 7.9
2007 1408 74.3 19.0 11.2
2008 1440 76.3 18.9 10.8
2009 1387 73.6 18.8 11.3
2010 1400 72.7 19.2 11.8
2011 1440 70.9 20.3 12.9
2012 1337 65.7 20.3 13.3
2013 1410 66.0 21.3 13
2014 1431 65.9 21.6 12.8
2015 1503 69.0 21.7 13.9
2016 1561 73.0 21.3 16.5
2017 1605 74.6 21.5 15.5
2018 1588 71.6 22.1 14.4
2019 1579 74.4 21.2 17.7
2020 1564 73.4 21.3 16
2021 1540 74.3 20.7 16
2022 1607 75.6 21.2 14.9
2023 1645 79.7 20.6 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Broomfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1154 59.4 19.4 n/a
1989 1031 55.7 18.5 1
1990 1022 53.0 19.2 2.1
1991 1017 52.1 19.5 3.1
1992 1007 49.8 20.2 3.3
1993 1092 52.5 20.8 2.7
1994 1072 53.1 20.2 2
1995 1184 57.2 20.7 3.8
1996 1184 57.2 20.7 3.8
1997 1221 58.9 20.7 2.9
1998 1297 64.6 20.1 3.2
1999 1331 68.2 19.5 2.3
2000 1320 63.2 20.9 4.8
2001 1359 65.0 20.9 3.5
2002 1341 66.8 20.1 5.2
2003 1341 66.8 20.1 5.2
2004 1324 67.4 19.6 5.9
2005 1377 68.1 20.2 6.4
2006 1415 75.3 18.8 7.9
2007 1408 74.3 19.0 11.2
2008 1440 76.3 18.9 10.8
2009 1387 73.6 18.8 11.3
2010 1400 72.7 19.2 11.8
2011 1440 70.9 20.3 12.9
2012 1337 65.7 20.3 13.3
2013 1410 66.0 21.3 13
2014 1431 65.9 21.6 12.8
2015 1503 69.0 21.7 13.9
2016 1561 73.0 21.3 16.5
2017 1605 74.6 21.5 15.5
2018 1588 71.6 22.1 14.4
2019 1579 74.4 21.2 17.7
2020 1564 73.4 21.3 16
2021 1540 74.3 20.7 16
2022 1607 75.6 21.2 14.9
2023 1645 79.7 20.6 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Broomfield High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,660
2020 $13,698
2021 $14,078
2022 $15,331
2023 $17,344

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Broomfield High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 411 High schoolsRanks 50th of 349 High schools
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15791645
 4.2%
African American1226
 116.7%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian5263
 21.2%
Hispanic311313
 0.6%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White11281155
 2.4%
Two or More Races6577
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.7%18.8%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Broomfield High School

Broomfield High School ranks 61st of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Broomfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aspen Creek K-8 School
Elementary : Birch Elementary School
Elementary : Emerald Elementary School
Elementary : Kohl Elementary School
Middle : Broomfield Heights Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,645 students attended Broomfield High School.

Students at Broomfield High School are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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