Broadneck is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system and known for the breadth of its Advanced Placement program, among its higher-level courses such as Linear Algebra.

[7] The school chose its mascot as the Bruins and its colors as maroon, grey, and white, and the football stadium was named in honor of principal Lawrence E. Knight.

In 1987, Broadneck began to experience overcrowding, and as a result, portable classrooms were added to the side of the school.

Children residing in Arnold who live west of Governor Ritchie Highway and north of Joyce Lane attend Severna Park High School.

[10] Broadneck's Performing Visual Arts (PVA) magnet program is open to all students residing within Anne Arundel County.