| Brick Memorial High School | |
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| 2001 Lanes Mill Road Brick, NJ 08724 |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1980 |
| School district | Brick Public Schools |
| Principal | Richard V. Caldes |
| Asst. Principal | Ronald Gerlufsen Peter Panuska James Nubile |
| Faculty | 125 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,889 (as of 2009-10)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.11[1] |
| Color(s) | Forest Green White[2] Gold[3] |
| Athletics conference | Shore Conference[2] |
| Nickname | Mustangs |
| Website | School website |
Brick Memorial High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Brick Township, in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, operating as a part of the Brick Public Schools.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,889 students and 125 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.11.[1]
The school was the 251st-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2010 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 261st in 2008 out of 316 schools.[4] The school was ranked 239th in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which surveyed 316 schools across the state.[5]
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The school was first constructed in 1980 due to the large amount of students enrolled at Brick Township High School. It was uncertain that the school would ever built because some community members felt that a new school would divide the town. However, the opening of the school preceded changes and diversities the community and its population would undergo.
In addition to the required course work in English, history, math, science, and physical education, there are numerous selections in fine arts, foreign language, business and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC). The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses in English, history, math, and science as well as in many elective courses within all subject areas. The academic program aims to prepare students not only for a competitive college career, but also for a vocational career.
Brick Memorial provides the opportunity to attend the Ocean County Vocational Technical School system. This program of study offers students training in transportation technologies, building trades, electronics, allied health services, and specialized trades in keeping with the industrial and employment opportunities available in the school's area. Brick Memorial includes technology as an integral part of every department and subject area. It also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that appeals to the varied interests of the student population.
Core members of the school's administration are:[6]
The faculty ratio at Brick Memorial is 13:1. 1% of Brick Memorial faculty holds a doctorate degree and 8% hold a master's degree.
The Brick Memorial High School Mustangs compete in the Shore Conference, an athletic conference made up of private and public high schools centered at the Northern Jersey Shore.[8] All schools in this conference are located within Monmouth County and Ocean County. The league operates under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).[9]
Brick Memorial has 19 sports, including baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, competitive marching band and wrestling.
Recent championships:
The Brick Memorial Marching Mustang Band, under the direction of Andrew Penrod, placed first in the 36th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Championship in 2008. The band's show, "A Knight's Pledge: The story of a Knight's Journey through Commencement, Adversity, and Triumph," earned a score of 97.4, placing them above the 110 other bands at the championship. This was the first time the Marching Mustangs won the Atlantic Coast Championships. The Marching Mustangs also broke the school record for most trophies won and highest score.[15]
In 2009, the band placed first in the 37th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show, "The Gallery: Modern Art at the Speed of Life," won best music and was given a score of 96.85. This score was above the scores of 26 other bands in their group.
In 2010, the band placed first for their third consecutive year in the 38th annual Tournament of Bands Group II Atlantic Coast Champions. Their show. "Greetings From The Jersey Shore," won high music and high visual. They also broke their record set in 2008 and scored a 97.85.[16]
There are 47 clubs at Brick Memorial, including the Key Club, AFJROTC (Unit NJ-822), Junior State of America, School Newspaper, Ski Club, Photography Club, Student Government Association, the World Language Club, Radio Club, Yearbook Club, Film Club, Drama Club and Interact Club. The Radio club broadcasts on WBGD 91.9 FM.
Brick Memorial has a 97% Graduation rate. A 2005 survey reported that post-graduation:
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