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Needham Broughton High

723 Saint Marys St, Raleigh, NC, 27605

Ranked 382 of 437 in North Carolina

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Needham Broughton High

723 Saint Marys St, Raleigh, NC, 27605

About Needham Broughton High

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 76% in Reading.
117
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2062
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 57.95%
Asian 1.89%
Hispanic 16.2%
Black 20.56%
Two+ Races 3.25%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
57.95%
Asian
1.89%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
20.56%
Two+ Races
3.25%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2062
49.22%
1015 Female
50.78%
1047 Male

Student Population

2062 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

343 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Needham Broughton High Contact Information

Address

723 Saint Marys St, Raleigh, NC, 27605

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Phone

(919) 856-7810

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM - 2:18 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Needham Broughton High School was named a 2026 Top Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America earlier this year. The award was for the Raleigh school’s Global Studies and Language Immersion programs. The designation recognized the implementation and success of specialized academic programs serving students through the magnet school model. National magnet school awards are given to schools with established academic themes and program development.

FAQ

Q1. What is Needham Broughton High School known for?

Ans. Needham Broughton High School is one of the oldest high schools in Raleigh and is renowned for its International Baccalaureate program and traditions.

Q2. How does history shape the school's identity?

Ans. School life continues to be defined by generations of alumni, historic campus traditions and community involvement.

Q3. Which programs attract student participation?

Ans. The school has a rich tradition in athletics, orchestra, theater, debate and academic teams and service organizations.

Q4. What academic opportunities stand out at Broughton?

Ans. The IB programme is a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes research, writing and global perspectives.

Q5. What makes the school experience distinctive?

Ans. Historic traditions blend with modern academic programs and a wide range of extracurricular pursuits.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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