Needham Broughton High

Summary:

Needham Broughton High is a public magnet high school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 2,128 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Needham Broughton High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.41% White, 20.68% African American, 15.41% Hispanic, and 2.07% Asian. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of North Carolina high schools, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are generally higher than the state averages but lower than the Wake County Schools district averages. Performance varies across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students tending to perform better than Hispanic, African American, and English Language Learner students.

Compared to nearby schools, Needham Broughton High's performance is generally stronger than Central Wake High School and Phillips High, but lags behind high-performing schools like Raleigh Charter High School and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy. The increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Needham Broughton High may indicate changing socioeconomic dynamics in the school's population, which could have implications for resource allocation and support services.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 723 Saint Marys St
       Raleigh, NC  27605-1424


(919) 856-7810

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,028 Help


Feeder schools for Needham Broughton High:

Elementary:    Conn Elementary
    Joyner Elementary
    Lacy Elementary
    Olds Elementary
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Middle:    Martin Middle
    Oberlin Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  2,062

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
African American:
20.6%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Compare Details Needham Broughton High ranks better than 60.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 20th among 32 ranked high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Needham Broughton High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58%), African American (20.6%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Needham Broughton High is 17.5, which is the 13th best among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Needham Broughton High is $9,028, which is the 16th highest among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Needham Broughton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Needham Broughton High 253rd of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Needham Broughton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Needham Broughton High

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Rank History for all students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.06 96th 431 77.7%
2007 74.08 44th 453 90.3%
2008 70.26 66th 477 86.2%
2009 71.83 56th 490 88.6%
2010 62.28 163rd 499 67.3%
2011 59.76 190th 506 62.5%
2012 28.13 384th 502 23.5%
2013 47.88 161st 505 68.1%
2014 53.19 136th 451 69.8%
2015 53.78 144th 531 72.9%
2016 53.04 147th 507 71.0%
2017 49.76 189th 476 60.3%
2018 52.77 196th 469 58.2%
2019 46.03 241st 514 53.1%
2021 58.75 213th 594 64.1%
2022 61.05 225th 621 63.8%
2023 62.22 215th 626 65.7%
2024 56.24 253rd 640 60.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.28 162nd 185 12.4%
2019 34.15 137th 195 29.7%
2022 47.49 104th 226 54.0%
2023 61.30 77th 249 69.1%
2024 71.37 58th 261 77.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 126th 147 14.3%
2022 39.87 74th 156 52.6%
2023 22.62 201st 226 11.1%
2024 34.29 171st 262 34.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.90 119th 349 65.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.56 382nd 424 9.9%
2019 16.35 396th 446 11.2%
2021 33.95 238th 432 44.9%
2022 27.23 407th 544 25.2%
2023 28.40 431st 597 27.8%
2024 23.28 483rd 613 21.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.41 40th 44 9.1%
2022 74.41 2nd 34 94.1%
2023 51.96 19th 45 57.8%
2024 37.52 30th 47 36.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.58 233rd 449 48.1%
2019 42.64 248th 475 47.8%
2021 63.24 122nd 475 74.3%
2022 59.37 228th 594 61.6%
2023 59.86 228th 588 61.2%
2024 54.59 263rd 602 56.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.57 96th 349 72.5%
2019 47.64 150th 364 58.8%
2021 57.88 84th 334 74.9%
2022 59.55 79th 330 76.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.31 226th 325 30.5%
2021 54.07 184th 337 45.4%
2022 73.73 88th 398 77.9%
2023 77.11 77th 403 80.9%
2024 66.63 137th 403 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.56 179th 463 61.3%
2019 45.65 221st 488 54.7%
2021 51.73 170th 481 64.7%
2022 60.92 198th 585 66.2%
2023 63.01 202nd 602 66.4%
2024 55.90 240th 607 60.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.53 39th 77 49.4%
2019 49.90 47th 89 47.2%
2022 58.27 43rd 91 52.7%
2023 41.81 68th 98 30.6%
2024 41.16 69th 101 31.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.56 277th 359 22.8%
2019 20.36 320th 369 13.3%
2021 34.10 200th 364 45.1%
2022 33.55 268th 430 37.7%
2023 37.90 242nd 434 44.2%
2024 36.22 264th 437 39.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.18 326th 340 4.1%
2019 17.25 321st 354 9.3%
2021 25.36 285th 370 23.0%
2022 29.95 315th 436 27.8%
2023 31.41 309th 449 31.2%
2024 23.81 366th 454 19.4%
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Rank History for White students at Needham Broughton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.36 41st 427 90.4%
2019 61.02 130th 444 70.7%
2021 71.66 79th 439 82.0%
2022 78.78 118th 534 77.9%
2023 75.42 132nd 537 75.4%
2024 71.28 166th 553 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Needham Broughton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1508 565 33 8 2 n/a n/a 0 2116
1989 1428 536 36 8 1 n/a n/a 0 2009
1990 1337 539 43 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1929
1991 1315 562 42 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1933
1992 1330 589 31 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1968
1993 1334 545 43 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1934
1994 1088 481 22 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1603
1995 987 460 36 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1499
1996 987 460 36 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1499
1997 1065 464 38 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1589
1998 1092 424 43 23 5 n/a n/a 0 1587
1999 1097 405 72 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1616
2000 1073 430 65 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1617
2001 1130 419 78 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1680
2002 1321 423 120 87 0 n/a n/a 0 1951
2003 1321 423 120 87 0 n/a n/a 0 1951
2004 1409 522 119 120 1 n/a n/a 0 2171
2005 1395 518 101 107 2 n/a n/a 0 2123
2006 1348 562 88 109 2 n/a n/a 0 2109
2007 1309 602 92 111 4 n/a n/a 47 2165
2008 1239 618 95 107 4 n/a n/a 59 2122
2009 1272 748 96 129 4 n/a n/a 0 2249
2010 1238 765 105 155 6 n/a n/a 0 2269
2011 1122 637 96 215 12 0 92 0 2174
2012 1132 628 95 215 13 0 73 0 2156
2013 1063 690 92 223 15 0 79 0 2162
2014 1050 671 87 244 9 5 57 0 2123
2015 1037 630 94 280 6 4 61 0 2112
2016 1035 640 74 311 2 2 65 0 2129
2017 1052 632 63 324 5 1 64 0 2141
2018 1085 602 69 322 4 2 60 0 2144
2019 1104 509 54 290 6 1 76 0 2040
2020 1142 460 55 282 6 3 81 0 2029
2021 1195 446 48 297 4 1 83 0 2074
2022 1173 462 42 326 5 1 89 0 2098
2023 1243 440 44 328 4 2 67 0 2128
2024 1195 424 39 334 2 1 67 0 2062

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Needham Broughton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2116 128.0 16.5 8.3
1989 2009 128.0 15.6 17.5
1990 1929 89.0 21.6 12.1
1991 1933 114.0 16.9 12.1
1992 1968 114.0 17.2 7.6
1993 1934 114.0 17.0 14.3
1994 1603 103.0 15.6 12.3
1995 1499 93.0 16.1 12.3
1996 1499 93.0 16.1 12.3
1997 1589 94.0 16.9 7.7
1998 1587 105.0 15.1 10.9
1999 1616 98.0 16.5 9.7
2000 1617 98.0 16.5 12.9
2001 1680 96.0 17.5 12.7
2002 1951 130.0 15.0 14.1
2003 1951 130.0 15.0 14.1
2004 2171 130.0 16.7 19.5
2005 2123 135.0 15.7 15.2
2006 2109 155.0 13.6 18.9
2007 2165 134.0 16.2 20.5
2008 2122 138.6 15.3 n/a
2009 2249 138.0 16.3 n/a
2010 2269 127.7 17.7 27.4
2011 2174 122.4 17.7 30.3
2012 2156 122.5 17.5 32.9
2013 2162 123.3 17.5 35.4
2014 2123 125.6 16.8 35.8
2015 2112 127.0 16.6 36
2016 2129 130.0 16.3 35.5
2017 2141 122.1 17.5 36.8
2018 2144 124.6 17.2 32.4
2019 2040 118.4 17.2 27.5
2020 2029 117.2 17.3 23.5
2021 2074 121.3 17.0 23.7
2022 2098 130.8 16.0 19
2023 2128 121.0 17.5 30.4
2024 2062 117.1 17.5 31.6

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 Needham Broughton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2116 128.0 16.5 8.3
1989 2009 128.0 15.6 17.5
1990 1929 89.0 21.6 12.1
1991 1933 114.0 16.9 12.1
1992 1968 114.0 17.2 7.6
1993 1934 114.0 17.0 14.3
1994 1603 103.0 15.6 12.3
1995 1499 93.0 16.1 12.3
1996 1499 93.0 16.1 12.3
1997 1589 94.0 16.9 7.7
1998 1587 105.0 15.1 10.9
1999 1616 98.0 16.5 9.7
2000 1617 98.0 16.5 12.9
2001 1680 96.0 17.5 12.7
2002 1951 130.0 15.0 14.1
2003 1951 130.0 15.0 14.1
2004 2171 130.0 16.7 19.5
2005 2123 135.0 15.7 15.2
2006 2109 155.0 13.6 18.9
2007 2165 134.0 16.2 20.5
2008 2122 138.6 15.3 n/a
2009 2249 138.0 16.3 n/a
2010 2269 127.7 17.7 27.4
2011 2174 122.4 17.7 30.3
2012 2156 122.5 17.5 32.9
2013 2162 123.3 17.5 35.4
2014 2123 125.6 16.8 35.8
2015 2112 127.0 16.6 36
2016 2129 130.0 16.3 35.5
2017 2141 122.1 17.5 36.8
2018 2144 124.6 17.2 32.4
2019 2040 118.4 17.2 27.5
2020 2029 117.2 17.3 23.5
2021 2074 121.3 17.0 23.7
2022 2098 130.8 16.0 19
2023 2128 121.0 17.5 30.4
2024 2062 117.1 17.5 31.6

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 Needham Broughton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $494 (5.5%) $8,534 (94.5%) $9,028

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Needham Broughton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 514 High schoolsRanks 215th of 626 High schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Needham Broughton High)62.165.9
 3.8%
   End of Course Biology (Wake County Schools)66.162
 4.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Needham Broughton High)6976.3
 7.3%
   End of Course English II (Wake County Schools)68.671.4
 2.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Needham Broughton High)1120.7
 9.7%
   End of Course Math I (Wake County Schools)34.633
 1.6%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Needham Broughton High)3867.6
 29.6%
   End of Course Math III (Wake County Schools)53.571.4
 17.9%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20402128
 4.3%
African American509440
 13.6%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian5444
 18.5%
Hispanic290328
 13.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White11041243
 12.6%
Two or More Races7667
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%30.4%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Needham Broughton High

Students at Needham Broughton High are 58% White, 21% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,062 students attended Needham Broughton High.

Needham Broughton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Conn Elementary
Elementary : Joyner Elementary
Elementary : Lacy Elementary
Elementary : Olds Elementary
Elementary : Poe Elementary
Elementary : Root Elementary
Elementary : Stough Elementary
Elementary : Wiley Elementary
Middle : Martin Middle
Middle : Oberlin Middle

Needham Broughton High ranks 253rd of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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