Bradford Academy

Southfield, Michigan — 1 schools

980
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,893
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bradford Academy operates 1 public schools serving 980 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 678 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,893 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 8.8% local, 69.3% state, and 21.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #173 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 77.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.8% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White across the district's schools.

Bradford Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Bradford Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bradford Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bradford Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 88.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Bradford Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 77.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.9%
Federal
69.3%
State
8.8%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
173 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oakland County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Bradford Academy.

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 97.8%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

77.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bradford Academy

School Enrollment
Bradford Academy
Charter
678

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bradford Academy?

Bradford Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 980 students.

How much does Bradford Academy spend per student?

Bradford Academy spends $13,893 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #173 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Bradford Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oakland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bradford Academy?

Bradford Academy students are 97.8% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bradford Academy?

Bradford Academy has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #173 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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