Brunswick High School (BHS) is an American public high school located in Brunswick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The school serves the communities of Brunswick, Burkittsville, Jefferson, Knoxville, Point of Rocks, and Rosemont. There have been plans to demolish the current building and to build a new high school nearby.

Overview

The school is near the Virginia border near the Potomac River, just off of Maryland Route 464, and a couple miles southeast of U.S. Route 340. The current building was constructed in 1965. The building has 79743 sqft of space on 50.3 acre of land. There are two gymnasiums, and a vocational technology wing including auto mechanics. Brunswick High School has the distinction of being the only school in Frederick County besides CTC with an automechanical program. The original Brunswick High School was built on 4th Avenue around 1911, but it burned down in 1928.

Students

Brunswick High School's graduation rate has been very high over the past 12 years. In 2007 the school graduated 97.04%, though it peaked in 2004 at 98.82% and had a low of 92.99% in 2000.

Demographics

Brunswick's demographic breakdown is as follows:

Population

The school's enrollment grew rapidly between 1993 and 2003 and has curved downward somewhat since then.

Music

Marching Band

The Brunswick High Marching Railroaders compete in the Maryland Marching Band Association. In previous years, they competed in the Tournament of Bands Circuit. Awards and Recognitions: TOB Region 5 Champions - 2013–2019 Tax Slayer Bowl Game Half-time: 2016

Indoor Percussion

In combination with Tuscarora High School, to make Western Frederick Indoor Percussion, they compete in the Keystone Indoor Drill Association (KIDA). Awards: 2013 - Gold Class Indoor Percussion champions (as Brunswick High School) 2015 - White Class Indoor Percussion Champions (as Western Frederick)

Indoor Color Guard

In combination with Tuscarora High School, to make Western Frederick Indoor Color Guard, they compete in the Keystone Indoor Drill Association (KIDA).

Sports

State Champions

Notable alumni

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