Brooks High School (Alabama)

Brooks High School (BHS) is a public high school in Killen, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1908 and is part of the Lauderdale County Schools district.

Brooks High School
Address
4300 Highway 72

Killen
,
Alabama
35645

United States
Coordinates34.85740°N 87.49435°W / 34.85740; -87.49435
Information
Other nameBHS
TypePublic high school
Established1908 (1908)
School districtLauderdale County Schools
NCES School ID010201000764[1]
PrincipalJerry Hill
Teaching staff42.68 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment744 (2017-2018)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.43[1]
Color(s)Orange and Black   
MascotLuther the Lion
Websitewww.lcschools.org/bhs

History

The first Killen school was built in 1908 on what is now Jones Avenue and was moved to the present site of Brooks Elementary School in 1935. The tradition of Brooks High School began with the 1968–1969 school year, during which Brooks had an enrollment of 325 students in grades seven through 10. The modern school's enrollment is around 780 students in grades seven through 12.[2]

Notable alumni

Patrick Hape, former NFL tight end

Shonna Tucker, singer-songwriter and former bassist for Drive-By Truckers

Freddie Roach, football star and current assistant football coach for The University of Alabama

Notable staff
  • Harlon Hill, taught here and became principal after his NFL career.[3]

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Brooks High School (010201000764)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  2. Brooks High School: About The School
  3. http://www.harlonhill.com/who_harlon_hill.html



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