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{{Short description|Public school in Texas, United States}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Bridgeland High School
| name = Bridgeland High School
|motto = "Win the Day!"
| motto = "Win the Day!"
|location = 10707 Mason Rd<br>[[Cypress, Texas|Cypress]], [[Texas|TX]] 77433
| location = 10707 Mason Rd<br>[[Cypress, Texas]] 77433
|country = USA
| country = USA
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| coordinates = {{coord|29.9315|-95.7590}}
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| pushpin_map = Texas#USA
|type = [[Public high school]]
| type = [[Public high school]]
|established = 2017
| established = 2017
|district = [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]
| district = [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]
|dean =
| dean =
|principal = Michael Smith
| principal = Michael Smith
|staff =
| staff =
| faculty =
| faculty = 217.76 [[Full-time equivalent|FTE]]<ref name=NCES/>
|grades = 9-10
| grades = 9-12
| enrollment = 3,647 (2023–2024){{NCES School ID|481611013434|school_name=BRIDGELAND H S|access_date=December 12, 2024|do_not_render=y|ref_name=NCES}}
| enrollment = 1,264,000 (as of 2017)
| ratio =
| ratio = 16.75<ref name=NCES/>
|athletics = [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] 5A
| athletics = [[University Interscholastic League|UIL]] 6A
|conference = [[University Interscholastic League]]
| conference = [[University Interscholastic League]]
|newspaper =
| newspaper = The Bridge
| yearbook = Kodiak
|information = (281) 613-1619
|website = [http://bridgeland.cfisd.net/en/ Bridgeland High School website]
| website = {{url|http://cfisd.net/bridgeland}}
|affiliation =
| affiliation =
|president =
| president =
|colors = {{Color box|orangered|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#002244|border=darkgray}} Orange and Navy
| colors = {{Color box|orangered|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#002244|border=darkgray}} Orange and navy
|teamname = Bears
| teamname = Bears
}}
}}


'''Bridgeland High School''' is a high school in the [[Bridgeland Community|Bridgeland]] community in [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[Harris County, Texas]], in the [[Houston metropolitan area]]. It is part of the [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]] (CFISD). The school is best known for being the high school of choice for student Jack Parker, who really wanted to be on the Wikipedia page, Jackson Robbins too.
'''Bridgeland High School''' is a high school in the [[Bridgeland Community|Bridgeland]] community in [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[Harris County, Texas]], in the [[Houston metropolitan area]]. It is part of the [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]] (CFISD).


==History==
==History==
Michael Smith is the first principal of Bridgeland High School. Before Bridgeland opened, he was the principal of [[Cy-Fair High School]].<ref name=Bradleynewschool>{{cite web|author=Bradley, Vagney|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/schools/article/New-Cy-Fair-high-school-gets-first-principal-9980448.php|title=New Cy-Fair high school gets first principal|publisher=''[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]'' at the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''|date=2016-10-18|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>
Michael Smith is the first principal of Bridgeland High School. Before Bridgeland opened, he was the principal of [[Cy-Fair High School]].<ref name=Bradleynewschool>{{cite web|author=Bradley, Vagney|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/schools/article/New-Cy-Fair-high-school-gets-first-principal-9980448.php|title=New Cy-Fair high school gets first principal|agency=[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2016-10-18|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>


The opening relieved [[Cypress Ranch High School]].<ref name=Bairdzoning>{{cite web|author=Baird, Annette|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/news/article/Rezoning-paves-way-for-new-Cy-Fair-high-schools-6801446.php|title=Rezoning paves way for new Cy-Fair high schools|publisher=''[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]'' at the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''|date=2016-02-22|accessdate=2016-12-26}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/19074/5036/5036/ Final Recommendation 1-11-16]." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved on January 5, 2016. This document shows changes in attendance zones between 2015-2016 and 2017-2018.</ref>
The opening relieved [[Cypress Ranch High School]].<ref name=Bairdzoning>{{cite web|author=Baird, Annette|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/news/article/Rezoning-paves-way-for-new-Cy-Fair-high-schools-6801446.php|title=Rezoning paves way for new Cy-Fair high schools|agency=[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2016-02-22|accessdate=2016-12-26}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/19074/5036/5036/ Final Recommendation 1-11-16] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231093231/http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/view/19074/5036/5036/ |date=2016-12-31 }}." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved on January 5, 2016. This document shows changes in attendance zones between 2015-2016 and 2017-2018.</ref>

In April of 2018, off campus student Conner Byrd changed the way Bridgeland High School ran to "fit his agenda".


==Campus==
==Campus==
Bridgeland High School is located near [[Texas State Highway 99]] (Grand Parkway), off of Mason Road. It has a four-story academic wing, which is the first of its kind in the district.
Bridgeland High School is located near [[Texas State Highway 99]] (Grand Parkway), off of Mason Road. It has a four-story academic wing, which is the first of its kind in the district.


Bridgeland will be a part of an "Educational Village", a multi-campus site that will include Wells Elementary and a middle school. <ref>{{cite web|author=Santana, Tamra|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/news/article/Work-continues-on-four-new-campusesin-Cy-Fair-ISD-10832620.php|title=Work continues on four new campuses in Cy-Fair ISD|publisher=''[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]'' at the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''|date=2017-01-03|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref> The high school will be the tallest structure in the complex.<ref name=Announces>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/champions-klein/news/article/Bridgeland-announces-Cy-Fair-ISD-educational-9806333.php|title=Bridgeland announces Cy-Fair ISD educational village to house three multi-level schools|publisher=''[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]'' at the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''|date=2015-10-05|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>
Bridgeland is a part of an "Educational Village", a multi-campus site that will include Wells Elementary and Sprague middle school.<ref>{{cite web|author=Santana, Tamra|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/cyfair/news/article/Work-continues-on-four-new-campusesin-Cy-Fair-ISD-10832620.php|title=Work continues on four new campuses in Cy-Fair ISD|agency=[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2017-01-03|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref> The high school will be the tallest structure in the complex.<ref name=Announces>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/champions-klein/news/article/Bridgeland-announces-Cy-Fair-ISD-educational-9806333.php|title=Bridgeland announces Cy-Fair ISD educational village to house three multi-level schools|agency=[[Cypress Creek Mirror]]|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|date=2015-10-05|accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>

==Academics==
For the 2018–2019 school year, the school received an A grade from the [[Texas Education Agency]], with an overall score of 95 out of 100. The school received an A grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 94) and Closing the Gaps (score of 96), and a B grade for School Progress (score of 83). The school received four of the seven possible distinction designations for Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Post-Secondary Readiness, and Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps.<ref>[https://txschools.gov/schools/101907016/overview Overview: BRIDGELAND H S]. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved December 30, 2019.</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The demographic breakdown of the 3.543 students enrolled for 2020–21 was:
For the 2014-15 school year:<ref>{{cite web|title=Demographics|url=https://bridgeland.cfisd.net/en/about/know-your-school/demographics/|website=Bridgeland High School|accessdate=15 March 2018}}</ref>
*'''African American:''' 9.5%
*African American: 11.4%
*'''Hispanic:''' 20.5%
*Hispanic: 21.1%
*'''White:''' 57.9%
*White: 52.8%
*'''American Indian:''' 0.2%
*Native American: 0.5%
*'''Asian:''' 7.9%
*Asian: 9.1%
*'''Pacific Islander:''' 0.1%
*Pacific Islander: 0.2%
*'''Two or More Races:''' 3.5%
*Two or More Races: 3.9%

*'''Economically Disadvantaged:''' 12.8%
14.7% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.<ref name=NCES/>


==Feeder patterns==
==Feeder patterns==
Schools that feed into Bridgeland include:<ref>"[http://www.cfisd.net/download_file/19734 HS MS ES Changes By Res Code Reflecting 2017–18 Changes Only]." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved 2017-03-10.</ref>
Schools that feed into Bridgeland include:<ref>"[https://www.cfisd.net/download_file/10181/2931 High School Feeder System]." [[Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District]]. Retrieved 2019-12-30.</ref>
*Elementary schools: Ault (partial), Keith (partial), Pope (partial), Swenke (partial), Wells (partial)
*Elementary schools: McGown, Swenke, Wells, Ault (partial), Keith (partial), Pope (partial),
*Middle schools: Salyards (partial), Smith (partial)
*Middle schools: Sprague, Salyards (partial)

==Drama Club President==
As of 2018, the current Drama Club President was Matt Leazer.


==Notable alumni==
*[[Conner Weigman]] (2022) – college football player for the [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M Aggies]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.cfisd.net/bridgeland}}


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Latest revision as of 03:31, 13 December 2024

Bridgeland High School
Location
Map
10707 Mason Rd
Cypress, Texas 77433

United States
Coordinates29°55′53″N 95°45′32″W / 29.9315°N 95.7590°W / 29.9315; -95.7590
Information
TypePublic high school
Motto"Win the Day!"
Established2017
School districtCypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
PrincipalMichael Smith
Faculty217.76 FTE[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment3,647 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.75[1]
Color(s)    Orange and navy
AthleticsUIL 6A
Athletics conferenceUniversity Interscholastic League
Team nameBears
NewspaperThe Bridge
YearbookKodiak
Websitecfisd.net/bridgeland

Bridgeland High School is a high school in the Bridgeland community in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, in the Houston metropolitan area. It is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD).

History

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Michael Smith is the first principal of Bridgeland High School. Before Bridgeland opened, he was the principal of Cy-Fair High School.[2]

The opening relieved Cypress Ranch High School.[3][4]

Campus

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Bridgeland High School is located near Texas State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway), off of Mason Road. It has a four-story academic wing, which is the first of its kind in the district.

Bridgeland is a part of an "Educational Village", a multi-campus site that will include Wells Elementary and Sprague middle school.[5] The high school will be the tallest structure in the complex.[6]

Academics

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For the 2018–2019 school year, the school received an A grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 95 out of 100. The school received an A grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 94) and Closing the Gaps (score of 96), and a B grade for School Progress (score of 83). The school received four of the seven possible distinction designations for Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Post-Secondary Readiness, and Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps.[7]

Demographics

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The demographic breakdown of the 3.543 students enrolled for 2020–21 was:

  • African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic: 21.1%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Native American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Two or More Races: 3.9%

14.7% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch.[1]

Feeder patterns

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Schools that feed into Bridgeland include:[8]

  • Elementary schools: McGown, Swenke, Wells, Ault (partial), Keith (partial), Pope (partial),
  • Middle schools: Sprague, Salyards (partial)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - BRIDGELAND H S (481611013434)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Bradley, Vagney (2016-10-18). "New Cy-Fair high school gets first principal". Houston Chronicle. Cypress Creek Mirror. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  3. ^ Baird, Annette (2016-02-22). "Rezoning paves way for new Cy-Fair high schools". Houston Chronicle. Cypress Creek Mirror. Retrieved 2016-12-26.
  4. ^ "Final Recommendation 1-11-16 Archived 2016-12-31 at the Wayback Machine." Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Retrieved on January 5, 2016. This document shows changes in attendance zones between 2015-2016 and 2017-2018.
  5. ^ Santana, Tamra (2017-01-03). "Work continues on four new campuses in Cy-Fair ISD". Houston Chronicle. Cypress Creek Mirror. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  6. ^ "Bridgeland announces Cy-Fair ISD educational village to house three multi-level schools". Houston Chronicle. Cypress Creek Mirror. 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  7. ^ Overview: BRIDGELAND H S. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  8. ^ "High School Feeder System." Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
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