Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
| Brooklyn Center Jr./Sr. High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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6500 Humboldt Ave N , Minnesota 55430 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Expect The Best" |
| Established | 1961 |
| Principal | Carly Jarva |
| Staff | 43.82 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 559 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.76[1] |
| Athletics conference | Tri-Metro |
| Mascot | Centaur |
| Colors | Purple and White |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20070502224319/http://brookcntr.k12.mn.us/bchs/ |
School overview edit
Brooklyn Center High School is the only high school serving ISD #286, and has approximately 850 students in grades 6–12. One of the highest in the state, BCHS' open enrollment percentage is 33%. District 286 is the smallest district in the state of Minnesota in terms of geographical size. Family is the main goal and strategy at this school.[citation needed] Its athletics teams compete in the Tri-Metro Conference. It was previously a founding member of the Metro Alliance. In 1982 Brooklyn Center won the inaugural Minnesota State Class A football championship. The school also participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.[2]
Notable alumni edit
- Marcus Harris, Fred Biletnikoff award winner as a receiver at University of Wyoming
- Justin “Judd” Jennrich, BCW Wrestling Promoter and former TCW World Champion BCW and TCW
45°04′25″N 93°17′52″W / 45.0736609°N 93.2977882°W[3] John Hartinger served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1985 and 1986 and was a Republican.[1]
References[edit] ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-John M. Hartinger
References edit
- ^ a b c "Brooklyn Center High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ College in the Schools – Participating Schools Archived February 11, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brooklyn Center Junior/Senior High School
External links edit
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