Braden River High School

In my opinion, kids should not be allowed to write reviews about schools. By reading the two reviews below I have gathered that this school sets rules and sticks to them and also has bullies.... thank you for your in depth review kids. The third one down says it was written by a parent but was obviously written by a child. For someone who has a daughter that carries a 4.0 and is a member of the National Honor Society you seem to have a lot trouble spelling words and forming coherent sentences. Sorry for the rant but I'm actually on here to find the best school for my daughter not read spoiled little kids complain about school. For anyone actually interested, I've done a good amount of research about the schools in this area and BRHS and LRHS rank 1 and 2 in the district (based on actual facts not opinions). LRHS grades out a bit better but not by much.
--Submitted by a parent

I was honestly excited to go to brhs until i found out that the architecture is just like one of a concentration camp . Not only is it a concentration camp but the faculty there is just ridiculous . They never hear out the students because they think there superior and right about everything . Some teachers there are quite decent though and they deserve a better school than brhs i dont understand why some people think brhs is such a high ranking high school . In my opinion brhs is a low ranking highschool that deserves better staff . The thing that gets to me the most is the strictness of the school . I understand that some schools set boundaries for themselves but brhs takes it to another level its overboard and not just . I almost sent home for eating ice cream on the courtyard and like one of the reviews i saw if your in sports you wont get in trouble so if you plan on going to brhs join sports so you can never get in trouble .
--Submitted by a student

As a student here I can tell everone honestly, If a person happens to have some athletic connection to the school, then they are not punished at all by the disiplinarian staff, within the last year I have seen my friends be bullied and hurt by people that have the liberty to do so, and when we stand up for ourselves and get hurt in the process, we are expeled and justified by the idiotic reasoning that "We were asking for it."
--Submitted by a student

I AM VERY DISAPOINTED in Braden River. My family relocated to Bradenton from Maryland this summer. We choose our community based on the good things I had heard about Braden River. My 11th grade daughter is a 4.0/NHS student is has excelled in entire acedmic life. We went to the open house orientation which was a waste of my 2 hours, they had out schedules on the FIRST day of schoo- so why go to tour a campus when you aren't able to even know what classrooms to look for? I demand respect from my children but feel the teachers/admin at this school feel the only way they can gain respect is to act like our children are in boot camp. The rules are above and beyond what they need to be. The dress code is appalling as are most of the "rules". It's upsetting my daughter now hates school.
--Submitted by a parent

Um Braden River is OK. Its not all that. The rules are kinda strict. But its like everyother high school.(you have to be a student to understand) This is my second yr at the River(sophomore) And i noticed one really good thing. Braden River Gives you every possible chance to succseed. from Tutours to college fairs. And if you dont go to college you cant blame braden river all you can blame is yourself. Thats one thing i loke about Braden River. You are given a chance to become something. HII MRS.SHAEPPACCER(COOLEST TEACHER EVER)
--Submitted by a student

Both my kids attend this school, and so far I have seen nothing but good things come from the staff. It's not a perfect school, and I'd like to see more extra curricular activities offered, but my kids do well there and have never had any problems. I'd definitely recommend this school to other parents.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our daughters first year at BRHS. She has moved 11 times in 15 years, we are an ARMY family, and have seen our share of schools. I would have to say this is truly one of the best schools she has attended. BRHS keeps us well informed. The teachers are wonderful, and communicate with us. I do not worry about my daughters safety when she leaves my sight. I know she is in very good hands. Keep up the good work!
--Submitted by a parent

I LOVE BRHS. From the administration to the cafeteria staff they are all top notch. As far as stepping on the grass, you do not get suspended for it. You are given a detention and it takes care of the small things so there are not many big things. My kids are safe there, they learn at BRHS, and we are always aware of any happenings at the school. BRHS is an A school becasue of it's commitment to our kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been attending Braden River high school for 3 yrs and id have to say its one of the best school environments i have ever been in. I love the teachers, the staff is tough but fair and reasonable. Its fun andat the same time challenging. the rules i feel have set me up for a good idea about the world around us. The rules are meant to be followed, thats the way the world works. Braden Rivers students and staff are amazing id tell anyone to send their kids and i encourage parents too look into it. Its awesome!
--Submitted by a student

I like this school, its strict and follows threw on every cituation, They help all the students to learn all year round....my child has gone up in her grade and additude ....so I give this school an A plus
--Submitted by a parent