Brooklyn Center High School

Brooklyn Center High School is a public high school located in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Brooklyn Center Jr./Sr. High School
Address
6500 Humboldt Ave N

,
Minnesota 55430

Information
TypePublic
Motto"Expect The Best"
Established1961
PrincipalDr. Carly Jarva
Staff43.82 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Number of students559 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio12.76[1]
Athletics conferenceTri-Metro
MascotCentaur
ColorsPurple and White
  
Websitehttps://web.archive.org/web/20070502224319/http://brookcntr.k12.mn.us/bchs/

School overview

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. 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

  • 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

References

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