Broome High School
FundingtypePublic
Schooltypesecondary
Address381 Cherry Hill Rd, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 2930, United States
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Zipcode29307
Coordinates34.986111°N 81.842222°W
Established1975
StatusOpen
DistrictSpartanburg County School District 3
PrincipalJosh Fowler [1]
Enrollment888 (2023-2024)[2]
Teaching staff48[3]
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Ratio19:1[4]
ColorsRoyal blue, white, and gold
[5]
MascotCenturion[5]
RivalChesnee High School
Websitespartanburg3.org/o/gdbhs

Gettys D. Broome High School is a public high school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.[1]

A part of Spartanburg County School District 3, it was constructed in 1975 after the consolidation of multiple other high schools in the surrounding area. It has a student population of approximately 900.[6] The principal is Rodney Graves.[7] The school shares the vocational center Daniel Morgan Technology Center with Spartanburg High School.[8]

History

Broome High School was founded in 1975 as a result of the consolidation between Cowpens High School and Pacolet High School. The two former schools submitted ideas for a new mascot. After a lengthy process, the Centurions was eventually chosen to be the new mascot.[9] The school was opened the following year in 1976.[10]

Programs

Academics

School performance

As of 2022, Broome High School's graduation rate was 81.9%, above the state average of 83.8%. The dropout rate was 3.0%, a 1.5% increase from the previous year.[11]

Accolades

In 2023, Broome High School's football field was named "Field of the Year" by the South Carolina Sports Field Management Association.[12][13]

Athletics

Broome High School offers the following seasonal athletics:[14]

Fall
  • Cheerleading
  • Co-ed cross country
  • Football
  • Boys' golf
  • Girls' golf
  • Boys' tennis
  • Girls' tennis
  • Volleyball
Winter
  • Boys' basketball
  • Girls' basketball
  • Boys' wrestling
Spring
  • Boys' baseball
  • Boys' soccer
  • Girls' soccer
  • Girls' softball
  • Boys' tennis
  • Girls' tennis
  • Co-ed track

See also

References

  1. ^ "A familiar face returns to Broome High School’s basketball program". WSPA 7NEWS. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  2. ^ "Broome High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. ^ https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/south-carolina/districts/spartanburg-03/broome-high-school-17720
  4. ^ https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/south-carolina/districts/spartanburg-03/broome-high-school-17720
  5. ^ "Broome High School". South Carolina High School League. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  6. ^ "Gettys D. Broome High School". www.spartanburg3.org. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  7. ^ "BHS Principal Mr. Graves to share innovate graduation improvement strategy at Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference". www.spartanburg3.org. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  8. ^ "Daniel Morgan Technology Center". www.dmtconline.org. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  9. ^ Staff Writer. "It's all in a name". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  10. ^ Writer, JASON GILMER Staff. "A Broome milestone". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  11. ^ "Graduation Rate - SC School Report Cards". screportcards.com. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  12. ^ Limon, Janice (2023-12-13). "Upstate high school wins South Carolina Football Field of the Year award". WYFF. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  13. ^ "Touchdown!: Broome High School scores SC Football Field of the Year". WSPA 7NEWS. 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  14. ^ "Broome High School (Spartanburg, SC) Athletics". www.gocenturionsgo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.