Bradford Preparatory School

Charlotte, North Carolina — 1 schools

1,511
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,053
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bradford Preparatory School operates 1 public schools serving 1,511 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. 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 1,566 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mecklenburg County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,053 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 32.7% local, 62.3% state, and 4.9% 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 — 26/100, ranked #228 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 261:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.5% White, 34.6% African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Bradford Preparatory School accounts for 100.0% of all Bradford Preparatory School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bradford Preparatory School-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 Preparatory School student-counselor ratio is 261:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bradford Preparatory School is typically wider than the Bradford Preparatory School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bradford Preparatory School chronic absenteeism rate is 28.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Bradford Preparatory School is typically wider than the Bradford Preparatory School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
62.3%
State
32.7%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
228 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Bradford Preparatory School.

White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 34.6%
Asian 4.7%
Multiracial 7.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
261:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bradford Preparatory School

School Enrollment
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter
1,566

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bradford Preparatory School?

Bradford Preparatory School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,511 students.

How much does Bradford Preparatory School spend per student?

Bradford Preparatory School spends $10,053 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #228 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Bradford Preparatory School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Bradford Preparatory School?

Bradford Preparatory School students are 42.5% White, 34.6% African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bradford Preparatory School?

Bradford Preparatory School has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #228 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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