Brentsville District High School

Coordinates: 38°41′30.51″N 77°34′5.35″W / 38.6918083°N 77.5681528°W

Brentsville District High School

A Tradition of Excellence
Address
12109 Aden Road
Nokesville, Virginia, 20181
Information
Type Public
Founded 1929
School district Prince William County Public Schools
School number (703) 594-2161
Principal Katherine Meints
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1,640
Color(s)     Orange
    Black
Team name Tigers
Website http://brentsvillehs.groupfusion.net/

Brentsville District High School is a public high school in Nokesville in unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia, United States, and part of Prince William County Public Schools. It is the only high school in Prince William County considered to be in a developing rural community.

In May 2007, Newsweek magazine ranked Brentsville District High School 674th in the nation on its annual list of "Best High Schools in America."

History

Brentsville District High officially opened on September 5, 1929, and hosted grades one through eleven. From 1929 to 1964, Brentsville existed in the building that currently exists as Nokesville Elementary School. In 1965, the school moved to its new building located on Aden road, and over the years additions were made to the building's structure, with the most recent being a new gymnasium building, with the old space becoming the school's current library.

In 2002, the campus ceased to function in its tandem role as middle and high school, instead becoming exclusively a high school facility. Before this point, the school was district more for students living in the Nokesville, Virginia area. Now the school is district for the Nokesville and Bristow, Virginia areas. Despite this growth, Brentsville is still one of the smaller high schools in Prince William County. Remodeling plans for 2006 include the refitting of the auditorium, adding more comfortable seats, bowing the stage, and replacing a sound panel wall.

Demographics

The following information was provided by PWCS.edu's School Data Profiles found on their website.

In the 2011-2012 school year, Brentsville's student body was:

In the 2008-2009 school year, Brentsville was 80% White; 12% Black; 6% Hispanic; and 2% Asian.

Academics and programs

Brenstville District High School offers its students the opportunity to enroll in The Cambridge Programme and to take Cambridge University's international examinations both toward individual subject certificates as well as work towards and AICE certificate.

The school was a 2004 recipient of the Blue Ribbon Academic School award. Brentsville District High School remains the only Virginia high school to ever achieve this status. As of the 2011-2012 school year, 86% of the student continue onto high education.

The school grades its students using the Prince William County grading system and grades using academic quarters.

Grade Numeric Equivalent GPA Conversion
A 90 - 100 4.0
B+ 87 - 89 3.4
B 80 - 86 3.0
C+ 77 - 79 2.4
C 70 - 76 2.0
D+ 67 - 69 1.4
D 60 - 66 1.0
F 0 - 59 0.0

Principals and school leadership

Principal Name Years Served Current Status
Katherine J. Meints 2011–Present Current Principal (2012)
Robert M. Scott 2007 - 2011 English Teacher at Osbourn Park High School (2012)
Alex Carter 2005 - 2007 Doctorate Student at Walden University (2012)
Michael Mulgrew 1999 - 2005 Area IV Associate Superintendent (2012)
Norval E. Waugh Unknown Deceased, Former Associate Superintendent of Stafford County Public Schools (2012)

Extracurricular programs

As of 2012, there are 35 student groups considered official extracurricular programs at Brentsville District High School. These include academic, language, and religious groups. Groups such as the Future Farmers of America and the Future Business Leaders of America have been historically significant in reflecting the culture at the high school.

Brentsville District High School Sign

Athletics

The athletic teams of Brentsville District High School currently compete in the AA Evergreen District and Region II for which the governing body is the Virginia High School League. Brentsville is, as of 2012, the only high school in Prince William County that does not compete in Group AAA athletics. Before the 2004 academic year, Brentsville competed in the A Bull Run District. Brentsville's official mascot for all sporting events is the tiger, the school colors are black and orange. The high school athletic program has historically performed well in its wrestling and cross country programs.

The high school has received academic awards including being ranked as the Sports Illustrated Magazine top athletic school in Virginia in 2005 for the 1995-2005 period. The school also received the Wachovia Cup, now known as the Wells Fargo Cup, in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Many great athletes have gone through the athletic programs at Brentsville District High School and continued on to play for college programs across the country.

Brentsville District High School competitive teams and state championships:

Varsity Athletic Team Gender Participation State Championships Championship Years
Baseball Mens 1 1995
Basketball Mens 0
Basketball Women's 0
Wrestling Mens 9 1974; 1976; 1993; 1994; 1996; 1999; 2001; 2002; 2003
Lacrosse Mens 0
Soccer Mens 1 1996
Soccer Women's 1 2003
Cheerleading Women's 1 2007
Cross Country Mens 6 1998; 2002; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007
Cross Country Women's 8 1995; 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2005
Dance Women's 0
Drill Women's 0
Football Mens 0
Lacrosse Women's 0
Golf Mens 1 1990
Tennis Mens 3 1971; 1972; 1975
Tennis Women's 0
Softball Women's 1 1998
Indoor Track and Field Mens 0
Indoor Track and Field Women's 0
Outdoor Track and Field Mens 0
Outdoor Track and Field Women's 1 2008
Swimming Mens 2 2010; 2011
Swimming Women's 0

Future

In 2007, the school announced the construction of a new building Patriot High School that will host some of Brentsville's current population and the plan to convert the current Brentsville campus into a middle school. The new school is planned for a location closer to the more suburban Vint Hill area. Plans for BDHS are now to remain a high school, albeit with a small population. In 2009, Brentsville is projected to be the second-biggest AA school in the state, trailing only current Northwestern District rival Sherando.

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