Needham Broughton High

broughton.wcpss.net/

2,153 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Needham B. Broughton High School, located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a historic and prestigious institution serving the Wake County Public School System. Established in 1929, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its robust sense of community pride. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and specialized career-technical education tracks, catering to a diverse and high-achieving student body.

Beyond academics, Broughton is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school maintains a competitive athletics program, known as the "Capitals," and hosts a variety of student-led clubs, performing arts groups, and service organizations. Situated in a central neighborhood, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, blending its historic roots with modern educational initiatives to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

2,153

Total Students

118.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Needham Broughton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,259
Hispanic	342
Black	423
Asian	52
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,259 (58.5%)
Black
423 (19.6%)
Hispanic
342 (15.9%)
Two or More
74 (3.4%)
Asian
52 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)856-7810
Website:	http://broughton.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 640

Grade 10 498

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 486

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Needham Broughton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	640
Grade 10	498
Grade 11	529
Grade 12	486

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Needham Broughton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,051	48.8%
Male	1,102	51.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Raleigh Charter High School

Charter School 552 Students

1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605 (0.5 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th