Below Average
#7759 of 9,539 schools in CA
Broadway High
High School · San Jose Unified · San Jose, CA
A San Jose Unified high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4825 Speak Ln., San Jose, CA 95118
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Broadway High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Broadway High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,438
Median home value
$1,377,000
Median rent
$2,488/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Pine Hill School (second Start Learning Disabilities)Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Second Start-pine Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Liberty AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Jose Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #28 of 41
- District spending per student
- $17,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broadway High is listed in San Jose Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broadway High
Broadway High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified, serving approximately 183 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,759 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broadway High
What grades does Broadway High serve?
Broadway High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Broadway High?
Broadway High has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadway High is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broadway High rank in CA?
Broadway High ranks #7,759 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Broadway High's MySchoolScout rating?
Broadway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Broadway High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broadway High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Broadway High a charter school?
No, Broadway High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broadway High a Title I school?
No, Broadway High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broadway High?
70.5% of students at Broadway High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 535-6285
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95118)
- 31,831
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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