Summary
Broken Arrow High School is the highest level of secondary education in the Broken Arrow Public Schools system, for students in tenth through twelfth grade. Combined with the Broken Arrow Freshman Academy, it is the largest high school in the state of Oklahoma.[2] Its current principal is Crystal Barber.[3]
| Broken Arrow High School | |
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1901 East Albany Street , Oklahoma 74012 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°04′23″N 95°45′56″W / 36.07306°N 95.76556°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Established | 1910 |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Principal | Crystal Barber |
| Faculty | 229.20 (FTE)[1] |
| Number of students | 4,589 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.02[1] |
| Color(s) | Black & Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| District | Broken Arrow Public Schools |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
The first high-school level education in Broken Arrow happened in fall 1910 with the formation of Broken Arrow Public Schools.[4] A new building was built in 1952, and the current campus opened in its original format in 1982.[5] A new football stadium was opened in 2000, replacing one used since 1930.[6]
An approved $295 million bond in 2009 resulted in the building of a new indoor training facility for the football team, as well as other groups receiving upgrades to their facilities.[7] A new science wing opened in October 2017.[8]
A 2017 plan to split BAHS into two high schools by 2021 was scrapped for a plan that focused more on career preparation.[9]
Extracurricular activities edit
Athletics edit
The following is a list of the state championships won by BAHS:[10]
- Baseball - 2 (1991, 2011)
- Boys basketball - 1 (1997)
- Girls basketball - 3 (1983, 2014, 2015)
- Cheerleading - 7 (1999, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022)
- Boys cross country - 2 (1971, 2009)
- Football - 1 (2018)
- Girls golf - 2 (1985, 1986)
- Boys soccer - 5 (2001, 2002, 2011, 2017, 2021)
- Girls soccer - 7 (1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2018)
- Fastpitch softball - 11 (1979, 1985, 1989, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009)
- Slowpitch softball - 1 (2015)
- Boys track and field - 2 (2013, 2019)
- Girls track and field - 1 (2004)
- Volleyball - 1 (1993)
- Wrestling - 20 (Team state: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2020) (Dual state: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2019, 2020)
- Girls wrestling - 1 (2021)
Fine arts edit
Broken Arrow's competitive marching band, the Pride of Broken Arrow, was the 2006, 2011, 2015, and 2021 Bands of America Grand Nationals champion. With their 2021 Grand National Finals performance, they achieved the record for the highest BOA score of all time, with a 98.25.[11][12][13] As of 2021, the Pride has won 19 consecutive Oklahoma Bandmasters Association State Marching Championships.[14] The Pride is the only 3-time winner of the Sudler Shield, awarded by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, winning it in 1999, 2008, and 2015.[15] The group was also the subject of the independent film The Pride of Broken Arrow, which chronicled the 2001 season.[16]
The Broken Arrow indoor percussion ensemble was founded in 2014, and won a national championship in 2016.[17]
BAHS has two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Tiger Rhythm" and the all-female "Tiger Mystique".[18] Tiger Rhythm has won championships in Texas, Missouri and Nebraska.[19][20]
Notable alumni edit
Athletics edit
- David Alexander, class of 1982, football player and coach[21]
- Alvin Bailey, class of 2009, football player[22]
- Jim Baumer, class of 1949, baseball player and manager[23]
- Archie Bradley, class of 2011, baseball player[24]
- Jim Brewer, class of 1955, baseball player[25]
- Kristen Cast, class of 2005, author
- DeDe Dorsey, class of 2002, football player[26]
- Steve Logan, class of 1970, football player and coach[27]
- Brad Penny, class of 1996, baseball player[28]
- Andrew Raym, class of 2020, college football player[29]
- Andy Wilkins, class of 2007, baseball player[30]
- Jackson Williams, class of 2004, baseball player
- Matt Wiman, class of 2002, fighter and martial artist[31]
Performing arts edit
- John Moreland, an American singer-songwriter[citation needed]
- Kristin Chenoweth, class of 1986, actress and soprano[32]
- Kathryn Zaremba, class of 2002, actress.[33]
Politics edit
- Joe Newhouse, an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate from the 25th district since 2016.[34]
References edit
- ^ a b c "BROKEN ARROW HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "City of Broken Arrow: Our Schools". Broken Arrow Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2010-02-28.
- ^ "Broken Arrow Public Schools - High School". Archived from the original on 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ^ "School Opens Next Tuesday". Broken Arrow Ledger. September 1, 1910. Retrieved September 19, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Stanley, Tim (December 15, 2004). "Growing by leaps and bounds: Oliver offers a historical perspective of the district". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Diehl, Don (September 8, 2000). "School: Split depends on money". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved September 19, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Del Bonta, Martina (August 11, 2014). "Broken Arrow unveils new indoor sports facility". FOX 23 News. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Youngman, Clayton (October 23, 2017). "Broken Arrow High School opens new building addition to students". ABC 8 Tulsa. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Hinchey, Kyle (February 11, 2019). "Broken Arrow Public Schools committee approves recommendations for redefined high school experience". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "OSSAA Sports History". Archived from the original on 2010-01-11.
- ^ "2006 Grand Nationals Finals results" (PDF). Bands of America. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "2011 Grand Nationals Finals results" (PDF). Bands of America. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "2015 Grand Nationals Finals results" (PDF). Bands of America. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Pride of BA wins 14th straight OBA title". Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Pride to be honored with Sudler Shield". Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "Broken Arrow marching band subject of documentary". Marching.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion wins title at WGI MidSouth Championship". Tulsa World. March 14, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing School - Broken Arrow High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "SCC: Viewing Choir - Tiger Rhythm 2016". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Midwest Cup (Show Choir Competition)". University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Gehman, Jim (December 7, 2018). "Where Are They Now? G David Alexander". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Tramel, Berry (January 28, 2014). "Broken Arrow's Alvin Bailey reaches Super Bowl with Seattle". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Jim Baumer Baseball Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Archie Bradley, Broken Arrow grad, donates $5,000 to school for state championship rings". KJRH. December 11, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Jim Brewer Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Quinn, Doug (July 18, 2012). "Dorsey reached his goal: play professional football". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "BA's Logan to join 49ers staff". Tulsa World. January 29, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Martano, Steven (March 22, 2016). "Brad Penny was baseball's quintessential journeyman". Beyond the Box Score. SBNation. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ Kersey, Jason (December 17, 2019). "'I've been wearing the jersey since I was 1': Lineman Andrew Raym was born to be a Sooner". The Athletic.
- ^ "Andy Wilkins takes a swing at Team USA". 23 June 2009.
- ^ Wapling, Greg. "Biographies - The Ultimate Fighter". www.gregwapling.com.
- ^ "Chenoweth, Kristin". Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "Teaching Staff - Theatre Arts, Inc". Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/government-and-politics/republicans-lisa-kramer-joe-newhouse-face-off-in-senate-district/article_d6c40d55-a420-5507-93ca-a8d56b016af4.html