- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bradford, PA
Bradford Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Bradford Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420402004691
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford Area Hs earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bradford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford Area Hs has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Area Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bradford, PA.
School address
District: Bradford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420402004691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bradford Area Hs held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 420402004691 · Bradford, PA High · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: School Street El Sch (514 students)
Bradford Area Hs held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bradford Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bradford Area Hs
702 students
- School Street
School Street El Sch
514 students
- Floyd C Fretz
Floyd C Fretz Ms
508 students
- George Blaisde
George Blaisdell El Sch
506 students
What this shows Bradford Area Hs reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford Area Hs compares
Bradford Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Bradford Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Bradford Area Sd reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradford Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd C Fretz Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Blaisdell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford Area Hs
How many students attend Bradford Area Hs?
Bradford Area Hs has 702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bradford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Area Hs is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford Area Hs?
100.0% of students at Bradford Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Bradford Area Hs is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Bradford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford Area Hs?
Bradford Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Bradford Area Hs rank among public schools in Bradford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford Area Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bradford, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bradford Area Sd?
Besides Bradford Area Hs, Bradford Area Sd also operates School Street El Sch (514 students), Floyd C Fretz Ms (508 students), and George Blaisdell El Sch (506 students). See the Bradford Area Sd district page for the complete list.