Berlin Brothersvalley High School is a small public high school, located in the central Somerset County town of Berlin. The High School is connected to the Middle School and Elementary School.
| Berlin Brothersvalley High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1025 Main Street , 15530 | |
| Information | |
| School district | Berlin Brothersvalley School District |
| NCES District ID | 4203420 |
| Superintendent | Dwayne Northcraft |
| NCES School ID | 420342006207 |
| Principal | Brian Thompson |
| Faculty | 21.37 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 232 (2017-18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.86[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District V |
| Team name | Mountaineers |
| Newspaper | The Mountaineer |
| Yearbook | Bervalon |
| Communities served | Berlin, New Baltimore |
| Feeder schools | Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School |
| Website | Berlin Brothersvalley High School |
Curriculum
editBBHS has curriculum in the following subjects and areas of study[2]
- Agriculture Education
- Computer Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- English
- Fine Arts - Including Mountaineers in Motion Community Service Class
- Health
- Language - French and Spanish
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Technology Education
- Science
- Social Studies
Vocational education
editStudents in grades 10-12, who wish to pursue training in a specific career path or field may attend the Somerset County Technology Center in Somerset Township.
Graduation requirements
editAccording to the course catalog[3]
, Students must meet the following credits to graduate from BBHS.
| Course of Study | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 |
| Social Studies | 3.0 |
| Math | 3.0 |
| Science | 3.0 |
| Computer Science | 1.5 |
| Graduation Project | 0.5 |
| Concentration Pathway | 6.0 |
| Electives | 3.0 |
| Physical Education | 1.0 |
| Health | 1.0 |
| TOTAL | 26.0 |
Students planning to attend a four-year post-secondary institution must take 4 credits of math and science courses.
Sports teams
editThe school mascot for all three schools is the Mountaineer, and the school colors are royal blue and white. BBHS participates in PIAA District V. Berlin Brothersvalley High School has a cooperative sports agreement with Shanksville-Stonycreek School District to offer wrestling and soccer, also co-ops with Shanksville-Stonycreek School District and Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School for football. Rockwood also goes to Berlin for wrestling.[4]
| Sport Name | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Football | Class A | |
| Basketball | Class A | Class A |
| Baseball | Class A | |
| Volleyball | Class A | |
| Softball, | Class AA | |
| Rifle | Class AAAA | Class AAAA |
| Golf | Class AAAA | Class AAAA |
| Track and Field | Class AA | Class AA |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Berlin Brothersvalley SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Course Catalog 2011-12". Berlin Brothersvalley School District. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
- ^ "Course Catalog 2011-12". Berlin Brothersvalley School District. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
- ^ State thinks Shanksville is among richest schools, Daily American. May 9, 2010[permanent dead link]