Braden River High School
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.
| Braden River High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
6545 SR 70 East 34203 United States | |
| Coordinates | 27.4504°N 82.4808°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 2005 |
| School district | School District of Manatee County |
| Principal | Carl Aukerman |
| Staff | 82.00 (FTE) (2021–22)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,733 (2021–22)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.13 (2021–22)[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Team name | Pirates |
| Website | manateeschools |
History
Braden River High School opened in August 2005.[2]
Athletics
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
Braden River's marching band has won five 3A Florida Marching Band State Championships.[3][4][5]
Demographics
As of the 2020–2021 school year, Braden River enrolled 1,733 students. 921 identified as white, 503 identified as Hispanic, 146 identified as black, 80 identified as Asian, 75 identified as multi-racial, eight identified as American Indian/Alaska Native, and none identified as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.[1]
Notable alumni
- Tyler Dyson, MLB pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization[6]
- Sharrod Neasman, NFL free safety for the New York Jets[7]
- Myles Straw, MLB outfielder for the Cleveland Indians[8]
- Sam Woolf, singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant[9]
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Braden River High School (120123005608)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- Engelberger, Clinton (May 11, 2015). "Braden River High School opened 10 years ago with 'vision'". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- "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.
- "Tyler Dyson Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- Ledbetter, D. Orlando. "Neasman took two years off before chasing his football dream". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Fernandes, Doug. "COLUMN: Former Pirate Myles Straw helping Astros in a pinch". Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- "Braden River High students gather to support Sam Woolf on 'American Idol' | East County". Your Observer. March 12, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
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