Broadway High

Summary:

Broadway High is a public high school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 158 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools over the past several years, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Broadway High faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates ranging from 49.1% to 69.0% over the past 5 years, much lower than the San Jose Unified and state averages. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 73.8% to 91.8% in recent years, far exceeding the district and state averages. Academically, Broadway High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (10.17%), Mathematics (0%), and Science (1.27%) were significantly lower than the San Jose Unified School District and the state of California in the 2023-2024 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Willow Glen High, Pioneer High, and Branham High, have significantly higher performance across all metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism, compared to Broadway High. This suggests that the challenges faced by Broadway High may be linked to the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which could require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4825 Speak Ln.
       San Jose, CA  95118-3769


(408) 535-6285

District: San Jose Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2066th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,236 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.2%
White:
2.7%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.5% Help


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Compare Details Broadway High ranks worse than 88.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 8 ranked high schools in the San Jose Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Broadway High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Broadway High has the smallest high school student body size in the San Jose Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.2%), Asian (2.7%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Broadway High is 10.2, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the San Jose Unified School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Broadway High is $24,236, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the San Jose Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Broadway High:

SchoolDigger ranks Broadway High 2066th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Broadway High in the ranking list.)

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San Jose Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Jose Unified 796th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Broadway High

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Rank History for all students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.31 1629th 1653 1.5%
2005 19.68 1406th 1901 26.0%
2006 20.89 1381st 1968 29.8%
2007 19.46 1523rd 2063 26.2%
2008 23.68 1369th 2117 35.3%
2009 29.30 1429th 2238 36.1%
2010 29.91 1278th 2281 44.0%
2011 28.30 1368th 2367 42.2%
2012 22.59 1523rd 2354 35.3%
2013 21.14 1601st 2426 34.0%
2015 12.30 1678th 1994 15.8%
2016 10.17 1853rd 2039 9.1%
2017 10.22 1820th 2021 9.9%
2018 10.38 1822nd 2017 9.7%
2019 11.20 1965th 2133 7.9%
2021 9.91 1177th 1290 8.8%
2022 10.21 2044th 2123 3.7%
2023 11.21 1990th 2348 15.2%
2024 9.33 2066th 2323 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 739th 938 21.2%
2019 33.18 659th 941 30.0%
2021 24.15 394th 467 15.6%
2022 27.77 913th 1044 12.5%
2023 26.06 986th 1323 25.5%
2024 32.55 725th 1350 46.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.86 1383rd 1547 10.6%
2024 19.18 1372nd 1534 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.67 1785th 1862 4.1%
2019 9.67 1886th 1937 2.6%
2021 11.38 1001st 1126 11.1%
2022 9.41 1915th 1943 1.4%
2023 13.44 1852nd 2247 17.6%
2024 10.69 1938th 2235 13.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.93 1576th 1760 10.5%
2019 7.49 1802nd 1833 1.7%
2021 7.96 993rd 1054 5.8%
2022 8.20 1831st 1858 1.5%
2023 11.40 1830th 2118 13.6%
2024 9.55 1886th 2098 10.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.44 1044th 1052 0.8%
2022 18.89 1131st 1161 2.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.82 1715th 1834 6.5%
2019 11.84 1682nd 1880 10.5%
2021 9.80 1031st 1122 8.1%
2022 10.76 1807th 1916 5.7%
2023 10.70 1911th 2207 13.4%
2024 8.84 1965th 2172 9.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Broadway High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.14 1565th 1742 10.2%
2019 11.58 1648th 1814 9.2%
2022 10.41 1766th 1861 5.1%
2023 12.93 1783rd 2142 16.8%
2024 9.99 1861st 2125 12.4%
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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Broadway High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 99 9 3 126 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 98 14 7 132 5 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 110 12 9 180 7 n/a n/a 0 318
1991 64 10 8 146 5 n/a n/a 0 233
1992 78 14 2 161 3 n/a n/a 0 258
1993 74 13 2 211 6 n/a n/a 0 306
1994 52 19 6 202 4 n/a n/a 0 283
1995 82 15 11 237 2 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 82 15 11 237 2 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 82 9 20 217 3 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 60 12 13 227 3 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 57 16 15 197 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 56 11 10 207 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 37 6 8 122 3 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 47 9 6 124 4 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 47 9 6 124 4 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 43 10 7 115 6 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 31 8 7 127 4 n/a n/a 2 179
2006 36 11 4 129 9 n/a n/a 2 191
2007 44 15 8 145 6 n/a n/a 3 221
2008 43 7 11 147 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 30 3 4 146 1 4 2 0 190
2010 34 6 3 190 2 4 1 0 240
2011 34 11 2 188 0 2 2 0 239
2012 29 7 4 178 1 1 2 0 222
2013 35 11 6 189 2 4 4 0 251
2014 30 14 4 202 1 4 3 0 258
2015 35 7 9 214 2 3 5 0 275
2016 20 9 7 192 2 1 3 0 234
2017 15 3 2 147 0 1 1 0 169
2018 16 5 5 163 1 1 5 0 196
2019 10 7 4 178 1 0 1 0 201
2020 18 3 5 170 0 2 1 0 199
2021 12 4 3 140 0 3 0 0 162
2022 8 5 1 164 1 1 2 0 182
2023 4 4 2 143 0 0 5 0 158
2024 5 5 5 165 0 0 3 0 183

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 Broadway High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 19.7 12.0 n/a
1989 256 18.4 13.9 n/a
1990 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
1991 233 19.4 12.0 n/a
1992 258 19.7 13.0 37.6
1993 306 15.0 20.4 52.9
1994 283 15.0 18.9 75.6
1995 347 17.0 20.4 56.5
1996 347 17.0 20.4 56.5
1997 331 15.2 21.8 50.5
1998 315 21.0 15.0 52.4
1999 288 19.9 14.5 49.3
2000 284 13.6 20.9 26.1
2001 176 10.2 17.3 30.7
2002 190 14.4 13.2 44.2
2003 190 14.4 13.2 44.2
2004 181 15.0 12.1 63.5
2005 179 11.7 15.3 54.2
2006 191 15.2 12.6 65.1
2007 221 15.2 14.5 56.4
2008 209 15.0 13.9 64.1
2009 190 14.5 11.5 72.6
2010 240 15.0 16.0 62.5
2011 239 n/a n/a 55.6
2012 222 17.0 13.0 98.6
2013 251 18.7 13.3 60.2
2014 258 19.0 13.5 57.8
2015 275 20.0 13.7 55.3
2016 234 20.0 11.7 57.3
2017 169 16.6 10.1 65.7
2018 196 14.4 13.5 74
2019 201 14.3 14.0 61.7
2020 199 n/a n/a 76.9
2021 162 17.2 9.4 55.6
2022 182 15.5 11.6 77.5
2023 158 14.6 10.7 64.6
2024 183 17.9 10.2 70.5

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 Broadway High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 19.7 12.0 n/a
1989 256 18.4 13.9 n/a
1990 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
1991 233 19.4 12.0 n/a
1992 258 19.7 13.0 37.6
1993 306 15.0 20.4 52.9
1994 283 15.0 18.9 75.6
1995 347 17.0 20.4 56.5
1996 347 17.0 20.4 56.5
1997 331 15.2 21.8 50.5
1998 315 21.0 15.0 52.4
1999 288 19.9 14.5 49.3
2000 284 13.6 20.9 26.1
2001 176 10.2 17.3 30.7
2002 190 14.4 13.2 44.2
2003 190 14.4 13.2 44.2
2004 181 15.0 12.1 63.5
2005 179 11.7 15.3 54.2
2006 191 15.2 12.6 65.1
2007 221 15.2 14.5 56.4
2008 209 15.0 13.9 64.1
2009 190 14.5 11.5 72.6
2010 240 15.0 16.0 62.5
2011 239 n/a n/a 55.6
2012 222 17.0 13.0 98.6
2013 251 18.7 13.3 60.2
2014 258 19.0 13.5 57.8
2015 275 20.0 13.7 55.3
2016 234 20.0 11.7 57.3
2017 169 16.6 10.1 65.7
2018 196 14.4 13.5 74
2019 201 14.3 14.0 61.7
2020 199 n/a n/a 76.9
2021 162 17.2 9.4 55.6
2022 182 15.5 11.6 77.5
2023 158 14.6 10.7 64.6
2024 183 17.9 10.2 70.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Broadway High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $24,236

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Broadway High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1965th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1990th of 2348 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Broadway High)2.49.8
 7.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Jose Unified)52.854.8
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Broadway High)1.20
 1.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Jose Unified)37.432.9
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Broadway High)3.14.8
 1.7%
   12th Grade Science (San Jose Unified)27.710.6
 17%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201158
 21.4%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic178143
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White104
 60%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%64.6%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Broadway High

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Broadway High.

Students at Broadway High are 90% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Broadway High ranks in the bottom 11.1% of California high schools.


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