BROOKINGS HIGH SCHOOL

2021-2022 School Profile

CEEB Code 420170

Brookings, South Dakota:

Address: Brookings is a growing community of approximately 24,000 residents located in eastern
530 Elm Avenue, South Dakota. The economic makeup of the community reflects a traditional university
Brookings, South Dakota town setting, but also has the influence of agriculture, industry and manufacturing.
57006 South Dakota State University, with a current enrollment of approximately 11,000 stu-
(605) 696-4100 phone dents has been located in Brookings since 1881.
(605) 696-4128 fax Brookings School District:
Brookings High School is a four year comprehensive public institution serving approxi-
Administration:
Dr. Paul von Fischer, mately 1000 students from Brookings and the surrounding area. BHS students have ac-
Principal cess to a CTE Center. Opportunities also exist with the South Dakota Virtual School and
South Dakota State University through concurrent coursework. The school is on a block
Mr. Justin Stanley schedule with 90 minute class periods and five minute passing times, an open noon hour
Assistant Principal
(grades 10-12), two 90 minute student responsibility blocks and one 20 minute advisory.
Mr. Mike Jewett National Honor Society:
Activities Director
National Honor Society is a national organization, which recognizes outstanding scholar-
ships. The Honoratus Chapter in Brookings High School must follow the National Consti-
School Counselors: tution. In the spring of their junior year, students are notified of their academic eligibil-
Mrs. Linda Johnson ity. They may then apply for membership by filling out an application.
Ms. Amanda Neville-Coble
Mr. Gary Mork National Merit Finalists:
Mrs. Randi Hartman
BHS had the following finalists in the previous years:
BHS Staff: 2017 (4), 2018 (5), 2019 (5), 2020 (7), 2021 (3)
Brookings High School Testing Profile:
staff consists of a princi-
pal, assistant principal, ACT Number Tested Composite
activities director, 3.5 2017 169 24.2
counselors, one librarian 2018 165 24.4
and 57 teachers, 4 2019 146 24.4
secretaries and 2020 118 23.1
numerous teaching 2021 253 23.4
Assistants.
2020-2021 Senior Profile
Accreditation: Number of Graduates…………………...220
BHS is approved and ac- 4 year college………………………………….63
credited by AdvanceED- 2 year/technical college………………….20
formerly North Central Employment…………………………………..13
Association of Colleges
and Schools. Military…………………………………………...4
Special Education Programs…………….0
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2021-2022 School Profile
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Class of 2022 Graduation Requirements:

Student Activities:
BHS is a member of the
South Dakota High School
Activities
Association. In interscho-
lastic athletics, BHS com-
petes as an original mem-
ber of the Eastern South
Dakota Athletic Confer-
ence (established 1927).
Athletic programs are
sponsored in the sports of
basketball, cross country,
golf, soccer, tennis, track
& field, football, wrestling,
volleyball, gymnastics,
sideline cheer, competitive
dance and competitive
cheer. Bowling, swimming
baseball and softball are
recognized at club sports.
Students graduating in 2022 from BHS must earn 22 credits including:
English 4 credits
Math 3 credits
Science:
Biology 1 credit
Elective Science 2 credits
Social Studies:
World History .5 credit
Geography .5 credit
U.S. History 1 credit
U.S. Government & Politics .5 credit
Social Studies Elective .5 credit
Personal Finance or Economics .5 credit
Fine Arts 1 Credit
World Languages or CTE 1 credit
Wellness Activity .5 credit
Health .5 credit

BHS also provides a com-

prehensive program of co- In addition to these subjects, students must earn an additional 5.5 credits in elective
curricular activities. Inter- subjects to complete the twenty-two credits.
scholastic competitions are Grading Scale
offered in band, choir, or-
chestra, oral interpretation, The following uniform grading system is used in all BHS courses. Advanced
debate and publications.
Also opportunities in stu- Placement (AP) classes offered at BHS are weighted one additional grade point.
dent government, drama,
improvisational theatre,
spirit groups, and numer-
ous academic and interest
organizations enhance stu-
dent life. BHS strongly
encourages each student to
become involved by partic-
ipating in the activities
program.