South Brunswick High School, New Jersey
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| South Brunswick High School | |
| The South Brunswick High School community values excellence, diversity, and a safe learning environment. The school empowers students to develop skills and explore their talents and interests in order to become responsible, informed citizens and leaders. | |
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| School type | Public |
| Principal | Timothy Matheney |
| Location | South Brunswick, NJ, USA |
| Students | approx. 2,500 |
| Faculty | approx. 200 |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Website | www.sbschools.org/schools/sbhs/ |
South Brunswick High School is a comprehensive community public high school in the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, as part of the South Brunswick Public Schools. There are roughly 2,500 students enrolled.
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[edit] Awards and recognition
For the 1990-91 school year, South Brunswick High School received the Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education, the highest honor that an American school can achieve[1]. For the 2000-01 school year, South Brunswick High School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve[2].
South Brunswick High School was the 75th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2006 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools[3].
[edit] Student Achievements
Scores on the SAT indicate that South Brunswick High School students continue to out-perform both the State and national averages. The combined math and verbal mean score for the 2003-2004 school year was 1069.
Advanced Placement Program (AP) exams administered during the 2003-2004 school year showed growth and improvement. The number of exams taken increased from 487 in 2002-2003 to 540 in 2003-2004. Nearly 82% of the students who took AP exams scored "three" or better. In addition, the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) administered to students in Grade 11 in March 2004 yielded a passing grade for 96.6% of students in Language Arts and 85.9% in Mathematics.
During the 2005-06 school year, South Brunswick High School had 45 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, three National Merit Scholarship Program Semi-finalists, 29 National Merit Commended students, two National Achievement Scholars, two Governor's Scholars, and six students named as National Advanced Placement Scholars.
In the area of extra-curricular activities, South Brunswick High School Viking Marching Band is now the largest in New Jersey, and receives some of the highest scores in the state with a "Group IV" designation by the USSBA. In addition, the high school has won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Sportsmanship Award for the past four years.
The valedictorian for the 2005-2006 academic school year was Noah Levin, and the salutatorian was Shuang Yang, one of 107 seniors in the nation to score a 2400 on the first national administration of the new SATs.
[edit] Curriculum
South Brunswick High School offers a challenging curriculum coupled with extensive opportunities in the fine and performing arts, athletics, and extra-curricular activities.
All students attending SBHS are encouraged to take a minimum of 16 units during the duration of their academic career. Starting with the Class of 2008, all students must also take a Practical Art (Such as Business, Technology) and Visual/Performing Art (such as Art I, II or Band).
[edit] Athletics
The South Brunswick High School Vikings compete in the Greater Middlesex Conference, comprised of 33 public and private high schools located in the greater Middlesex County area. The league operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
[edit] Clubs
Clubs offered at South Brunswick High School include:
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[edit] Administration
Members of the school administration are[4]:
- Mr. Tim Matheney - Principal
- Mr. Peter Varela - Assistant Principal for Academic Leadership
- Mr. Ray Ivey - Interim Assistant Principal Grade 12
- Mrs. Patricia Abitabilo - Assistant Principal Grade 11
- Mr. Leonard Santamaria - Assistant Principal Grade 10
- Ms. Susana Nikitczuk - Assistant Principal Grade 9
[edit] Notable alumni
- Donald Fagen, Singer songwriter and member of Steely Dan
- Tony Macrini is a radio broadcaster, currently Program Director for WNIS and WTAR, and host of a morning show on WNIS.
- "Miami Mike" Shapiro is the publisher of Wheels on the Road Magazine, www.wheelsontheroad.com - The most informative magazine for South Florida's Motorcycle community.
