[2] In February 2005, parents and future students voted to choose the mascot and school colors, and settled on a Pirate and maroon, black, and silver.

[3] Braden River opened its doors in August 2005 and welcomed 9th and 10th graders.

[8][9] Braden River's colors are maroon, black, and silver and their mascot is the Pirate.

They offer the following sports programs: Braden River's marching band has won six Florida Marching Band State Championships.

[12][13][14] As of the 2022–2023 school year, Braden River enrolled 1,774 students.