Brooks High School (Alabama)

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Brooks High School
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Brooks High School (Alabama)
4300 Highway 72

35645

United States
Coordinates 34°51′27″N87°29′40″W / 34.85740°N 87.49435°W / 34.85740; -87.49435
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Other nameBHS
Type Public high school
Established1908(116 years ago) (1908)
School district Lauderdale County Schools
CEEB code 011568
NCES School ID 010201000764 [1]
PrincipalJerry Hill
Teaching staff42.68 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment744 (2017-2018) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.43 [1]
Color(s)Orange and black
  
MascotLuther the Lion
Website www.lcschools.org/bhs

Brooks High School (BHS) is a public high school in Killen, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1908 and is part of the Lauderdale County Schools district.

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History

The first Killen school was built in 1908 on what is now Jones Avenue and was moved to the present site of Brooks Elementary School in 1935. The tradition of Brooks High School began with the 1968–1969 school year, during which Brooks had an enrollment of 325 students in grades seven through 10. The modern school's enrollment is around 780 students in grades seven through 12. [2]

Notable alumni

Patrick Hape, former NFL tight end

Shonna Tucker, singer-songwriter and former bassist for Drive-By Truckers

Freddie Roach , football star and current assistant football coach for The University of Alabama

Notable staff

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References

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  2. Brooks High School: About The School
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