Braden River High School
| Braden River High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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6545 SR 70 East 34203 United States | |
| Coordinates | 27°27′01″N 82°28′51″W / 27.4504°N 82.4808°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 2005 |
| School district | School District of Manatee County |
| Principal | Carl Aukerman |
| Staff | 79.00 (FTE) (2022–23)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,774 (2022–23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 22.46 (2022–23)[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Team name | Pirates |
| Website | manateeschools |
Braden River High School is a public high school in Bradenton, Florida, United States. It is a part of the School District of Manatee County.
History
[edit]Braden River High School was originally scheduled to open for the 2004–2005 school year but was delayed until the next school year.[2] In February 2005, parents and future students voted to choose the mascot and school colors, and settled on a Pirate and maroon, black, and silver.[3] Braden River opened its doors in August 2005 and welcomed 9th and 10th graders. For each of the following two years, a class was added, and BRHS graduated its first class in June 2008.[4] 10 additional classrooms were added with an ability to accommodate 250 additional students.[5] In the summer of 2020, the previous running track was replaced with a rubber one and in March 2021 the school hosted its first-ever track and field meet.[6]
Academics
[edit]Braden River High School currently has 15 career and technical education teachers, 11 English teachers, 10 math teachers, 10 social studies teachers, 9 science teachers, 7 exceptional student education (for students with disabilities) teachers, 4 physical education teachers, 4 visual and performing arts teachers, 3 reading teachers, 3 foreign language teachers, 1 driver's education teacher, and 1 ESOL teacher. The school also employs several paraprofessionals.[7] The school day is divided into seven periods and, as required by the state, the school follows the Sunshine State Standards.[8][9] Because of state-wide school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the school's grade was not calculated for the 2019–2020 school year by the Florida Department of Education.[10] Additionally, because of the Florida Department of Education Emergency Order 2021-EO-02, in which schools could opt in, at their discretion, for school grades for the 2020–2021 school year, the school's grade was not calculated for that year as Braden River did not opt in.[11]
| School Year | School Grade | School Year | School Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | B | 2014–2015 | A |
| 2006–2007 | B | 2015–2016 | B |
| 2007–2008 | A | 2016–2017 | B |
| 2008–2009 | B | 2017–2018 | A |
| 2009–2010 | B | 2018–2019 | A |
| 2010–2011 | B | 2019–2020 | — |
| 2011–2012 | A | 2020–2021 | — |
| 2012–2013 | A | 2021–2022 | B |
| 2013–2014 | A |
- These grades are based on FCAT and FSA testing.
Athletics
[edit]Braden River's colors are maroon, black, and silver and their mascot is the Pirate. They offer the following sports programs:
| Fall sports | Winter sports | Spring sports |
|---|---|---|
| Football | Boys basketball | Boys baseball |
| Boys swimming & diving | Girls basketball | Girls softball |
| Girls swimming & diving | Boys soccer | Girls tennis |
| Girls cross county | Girls soccer | Boys tennis |
| Boys cross country | Girls weightlifting | Boys track & field |
| Girls volleyball | Wrestling | Girls track & field |
| Boys golf | Boys weightlifting | |
| Girls golf | Flag football |
Marching band
[edit]Braden River's marching band has won five 3A Florida Marching Band State Championships.[13][14][15]
Demographics
[edit]As of the 2022–2023 school year, Braden River enrolled 1,774 students. 918 students are male and 856 students are female. 893 identified as white, 550 identified as Hispanic, 142 identified as Black, 99 identified as Asian, 83 identified as multi-racial, five identified as American Indian/Alaska Native, and two identified as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.[1]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Brian Battie, college football player (transferred)[16]
- Tyler Dyson, minor league baseball player (Class of 2016)[17]
- Deshaun Fenwick, professional football player in the NFL (Class of 2018)[18]
- Sharrod Neasman, professional football player in the NFL (Class of 2010)[19]
- Ryan Neuzil, professional football player in the NFL (Class of 2016)[20]
- Myles Straw, professional baseball player in MLB (Class of 2013)[21]
- Ryan Waldschmidt, minor league baseball player (Class of 2021)[22]
- Sam Woolf, singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant (Class of 2014)[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Braden River High School (120123005608)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Green, Laura (December 21, 2003). "School plans in Manatee lag behind the promises". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Dell, Alan (February 24, 2005). "Braden River will go varsity in most sports". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Braden River High School" (PDF). Manatee County School District. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Jesse (February 2, 2022). "Booming growth fuels $786 million effort to build and expand Manatee County schools". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Kohn, Ryan (May 7, 2021). "Pirates have record day on new rubber track". Your Observer. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "BRHS Staff Directory". Manatee Schools. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Braden River High School 2022 – 2023 Bell Schedules" (PDF). Manatee Schools. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Florida House of Representatives EDUCATION FACT SHEET 2010-11 Sunshine State Standards" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Press Office, FDOE (March 17, 2020). "Florida Department of Education Announces Additional Guidance for the 2019-20 School Year". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES EMERGENCY ORDER". Florida Department of Education. April 9, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "School Accountability Report". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Braden River High marching band wins fifth state championship". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- ^ "Band of the Week 2019 - Braden River Marching Band of Pirates". www.snntv.com.
- ^ Dymond, Richard (November 19, 2017). "Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates captures state title". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Kohn, Ryan (August 8, 2019). "Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brian Battie". Your Observer. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Dyson's Braden River High School Career". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, David (May 4, 2017). "Braden River's Deshaun Fenwick discusses commitment to South Carolina". The Bradenton Herald. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Sharrod Neasman's Braden River High School Career Home". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Neuzil's Braden River High School Career". MaxPreps. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Myles Straw Class of 2013". Perfect Game. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "MLB Draft: Braden River graduate Ryan Waldschmidt taken by Arizona Diamondbacks with 31st pick". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Handelman, Jay (January 15, 2014). "Bradenton student Sam Woolf advances to Hollywood Week on 'American Idol'". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
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