History of Barucboc National High School
Barucboc National High School (BNHS), located in Barangay Barucboc, Quezon, Isabela, opened in School Year 2002–2003 as Quezon High School–Barucboc Extension, serving 94 first-year students with four teachers in two classrooms. Its establishment brought secondary education closer to the community.
Updated through October 2026
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2002–2009
The Beginnings
Barangay Resolution No. 2002-01, adopted January 5, 2002, authorized the allocation of one hectare within the barangay plaza for the school. Rufino B. Bembo was then Barangay Captain, with Jose M. Abrogena among the barangay kagawads. Atty. Eduardo R. Cabantac served as Municipal Mayor, while the Provincial Government, through Governor Faustino S. Dy, Jr., provided the initial building. Gloria V. Casuga headed the mother school, while Lorinda Z. Lopez, Head Teacher III, served as extension in-charge.
The land donation was formalized on June 27, 2008, by Barangay Captain Jose M. Abrogena and Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Corazon T. Barrientos, representing the barangay and DepEd, respectively. On July 23, 2009, the school gained independence and became Barucboc National High School, under Joel R. Antipolo.
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2010–2013
Growth and Community Support
The teaching force grew to 13 in 2010 and 15 in SY 2012–2013. The CICT iSchools Project, implemented with Isabela State University–Cauayan Campus in 2010, strengthened computer-assisted learning. Supported by parents and community partners, BNHS became Division Champion and Regional Second Runner-Up in Brigada Eskwela in 2012.
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2014–2020
Senior High School and SBM Level II
Dr. Jelita A. Soria assumed leadership in 2014. During her administration, BNHS attained SBM Level II—Maturing status and expanded into Senior High School. A 2017 joint resolution sought additional land for laboratory facilities. Funds for the school gate were raised through a Foundation Anniversary celebration before the pandemic.
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2021–2024
Leadership Through the Pandemic
Mrs. Lorinda Z. Lopez later returned as school head, serving from 2021 until her retirement in January 2024. The gate was completed during her term, while modular instruction sustained education during the pandemic. Mrs. Raquel D. Dupaya, Head Teacher I, served from February to July 2024. Her untimely passing cut short her tenure and the initiatives she could complete.
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2024–2026
Recent Years
Joel R. Antipolo returned as Principal IV in July 2024. Learner support strengthened through Project TARABAY, approved in October 2024, and Project CARES. BNHS earned leading SALBA recognitions in 2025 and became Division Champion in March 2026. CARES placed second in the Division Search for Very Innovative Programs in December 2025.
Juneward C. Reccion, PhD, assumed leadership in May 2026, continuing instructional improvement, research, and partnerships. Teachers presented seven innovation proposals before the Division Research Committee in August. He also led RFID attendance implementation. Local officials supported security through five solar lights and eight CCTV cameras. In October, BNHS placed third among nine secondary schools in the LD5 RDNEB/RDELC search, following district championships in SY 2024–2025 and 2025–2026.
Today, BNHS, School ID 306112, offers Junior and Senior High School education, sustained by the cooperation of educators, families, local leaders, alumni, and community partners.