Brazoswood High School is a public high school located in Clute, Texas, United States. It educates grades nine through twelve and is part of the Brazosport Independent School District. Its attendance boundary includes: Clute, Lake Jackson, and Richwood. The first class graduated 356 students in May 1971. The Alma Mater, written especially for this school, was not completed until just before graduation. When it was played at the ceremonies in May 1971, the graduating seniors were hearing it for the first time and therefore could not sing their alma mater at graduation. Approximately 2,500 students attend Brazoswood High School. More than eighty percent of the students participate in one or more of the many clubs, organizations, and sports. In the National Merit Program, Brazoswood had one National Merit Semi-finalist, one Hispanic Scholar, and 9 Commended students in 2012. Brazoswood High School was named as one of the top Texas High Schools by U.S. News & World Report in their article, "Best High Schools 2012." BHS is also ranked nationally in the Top 10%. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Demographics
Historical student enrollment:
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2012
2015
2017
2018
2,573
2,609
2,624
2,620
2,618
2,485
2,441
2,576
2,415
In the 2012 school year, the racial composition was as follows:
White: 51.91%
Black: 7.24%
Hispanic: 36.42%
Asian: 2.17%
American Indian: 0.6%
In the 2015 school year, the racial composition was as follows:
White: 54%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 36%
Asian: 1%
Other: 2%
In the 2018 school year, the racial composition was as follows:
The Brazoswood High School Band program includes four concert bands, two jazz bands, and color guard. The 270 member Brazoswood Buc Band has been a consistent participant at regional marching contests as well as the Texas State Marching Contest. The band has also appeared at the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade and the Disney Magic Music Days parade. Many band students have been a part of the TMEA audition process, placing into the All-Region and All-State ensembles. Over the past 14 years, an average of 45 Brazoswood students each year have placed in the bands at the Region level, with an average of 13 each year moving on to Area and 3 reaching the State level. In 2012, the band produced 10 All-State Members, a school record. In 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2016 the Brazoswood Symphonic Band had every member win an outstanding performance award medal at the UIL Wind Ensemble Festival. The Brazoswood Symphonic Band was named TMEA Class AAAAA Honor Band in 2013. The band has consistently earned First Division ratings in UIL Marching and Concert Competitions. 2015 marked the 35th consecutive year of earning a first division at the Regional UIL Marching Competition. The Symphonic Band was a UIL Sweepstakes winner for the 32nd consecutive year in 2012 and earned numerous individual medals at the Texas Wind Ensemble Festival. In 2017, the John Philip Sousa Foundation awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor to the Brazoswood Band.
The Brazoswood Orchestra was founded in 1969. The Brazoswood Symphony Orchestra was twice named TMEA Full Orchestra, in 1974 and in 1989. The Orchestra has provided members for the TMEA All-District to the All-State Orchestra programs since 1972.
Athletics
Brazoswood High School is a member of District 24-6A of Texas. Brazoswood shares Hopper Field with nearby Brazosport High School. Hopper Field hosts many athletics events for the school district.
Sports
Brazoswood has produced several championship teams and several individual honors.
