Broomfield High School

Graduated Salutatorian a couple years back but found the first year of college rather difficult at a top 30 institution. This school was way too focused on athletics rather than academic excellence. I regret ever going there. Parents send your kids to MONARCH. I attended a few AP classes as well as calculus 3, which wasn't offered at BHS,and I loved the school, the teachers, and the student body. The kids there were just so much smarter. I hated my experience at BHS.
--Submitted by a student

As a parent of a BHS student, I can say this school has no accountability. While there are some truly amazing teachers, unfortunately there are many who don't teach to State and District standards. It is a common theme amongst many parents that the BHS administration ignores parent complaints and rarely addresses any problems. This school only implements changes when forced to. They are not proactive or even close to cutting edge. Many surrounding schools are over 5 years ahead of BHS in implementing State standards, teacher accountability, teacher collaboration and have higher CSAP scores. Unfortunately, many parents don't realize this and are sucked into the marketing fluff often spoken by the principal. Change is needed in the leadership at this school!
--Submitted by a parent

I attended BHS from 91-95. At that time it was an excellent school for science, math, and technology. I started at the University of Colorado's Engineering School in 95 majoring in Computer Science. The first two years at CU Engineering school were a breeze, largely due to the education I received at BHS. I did not care as much for the liberal arts classes at BHS, but maybe that is a personal preference. However, the one thing I remember from three years of German classes is that we watched The Princess Bride six times; I am just now teaching myself about American history and the US Constitution, but none of it sounds familiar; and I still have nightmares about a bitter english teacher. Most of my teachers (good and bad) have left the school since 1995, so I cannot accurately assess the quality of the school today (2010).

I think that this school is amazing. The teachers teach well and they have excellent language arts programs.
--Submitted by a student

The review on the school being a bad school is very incorrect. I have just started the school and have been in it for 2 months. The only reason anyone should be singled out is if they try to act popular or cool. Most people here (i belive) like each other and there are seldom any fights so far.
--Submitted by a student

I attended broomfield high school for about a year and a half. This school ruined my life. If kids dare to be unique in any way what so ever, they will will singeled out instantly. If your not 'popular' or some amazing athelete, you wont have friends. People fail to mention how many fights have gone on at this particular school. When i attended Broomfiled there were at least 5 fights that occured. I do not reccomend this school, unless you fit the above.
--Submitted by a student

As a parent of three BHS graduates I believe that the school offers great academic opportunities for good students but fails to serve the needs of the students who are struggling. There needs to be a sense of accountability within the school that just doesn't seem to exist.
--Submitted by a parent

As a current student of Broomfield High School I can accurately represent Broomfield High School. It is an absolutly amaising school. The Principal and the AP Science teachers are impeccable.
--Submitted by a student

As an alumnus of BHS I feel that it's my duty to give the honest truth about the school. Academically the school is, what I consider, top-notch. Great instructors like Deborah Hayward, Merton Hirsch, Todd Wheeler and Mark Little make the classes interesting as well as informative. Extracurricular activities are endless if you are a sports fan - those of us that aren't will also find a place, but discovering the right niche will be a little bit harder. I'm honestly not too sure about parent involvement (^-^) but the overall quality of the school is outstanding.
--Submitted by a former student