BDCHS opened in the 2007-2008 academic year, serving 183 students in grades 9-11. Grade 12 was added in year two. At capacity, each grade level will serve 125 students and enrollment will be capped at 500 students.

The core curriculum is taught through college readiness programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment courses, enhanced by AVID instructional delivery, enforced through the use of modified block scheduling, global and distance learning opportunities, is centered around community & service learning, and is continued throughout the year using Summer Bridge.