- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bradenton, FL
Braden River High School
Federal NCES profile for Braden River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123005608
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Braden River High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Braden River High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Braden River High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Braden River High School held near 1,801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 120123005608 · Bradenton, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,705 enr · 21.6:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Braden River High School held near 1,801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Braden River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school
Braden River High School
1,705 students
What this shows Braden River High School reports 1,705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Braden River High School compares
Braden River High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,705 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,705
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
333
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 9.4%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Braden River High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Braden River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Braden River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Braden River High School
How many students attend Braden River High School?
Braden River High School has 1,705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,774 (2022-23) → 1,801 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braden River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Braden River High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Braden River High School?
37.9% of students at Braden River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Braden River High School?
The largest demographic group at Braden River High School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braden River High School?
Braden River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Braden River High School rank among high schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Braden River High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Braden River High School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.