Enrollment
785
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Starke, FL
Bradford High School
Federal NCES profile for Bradford 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 120012000070
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Starke · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Starke, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradford High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bradford High School
Bradford High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Starke, Florida, enrolling 785 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 57% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 785 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 978 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #639.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 281 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 785 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bradford also operates Southside Elementary School (745 students) and Starke Elementary School (568 students) alongside Bradford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradford High School compares
Bradford High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 57% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$10,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Bradford High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bradford, which includes Bradford High School.
$10,715
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bradford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starke Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradford Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawtey Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~785 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bradford High School
How many students attend Bradford High School?
Bradford High School has 785 students enrolled. It is a high school in Starke, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford High School is 28:1, which is 57% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford High School?
53.3% of students at Bradford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford High School?
The largest demographic group at Bradford High School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Starke, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford High School?
Bradford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradford High School rank among public schools in Starke?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Starke, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Starke on the city page.
Is Bradford High School a good school?
Bradford High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bradford?
Besides Bradford High School, Bradford also operates Southside Elementary School (745 students), Starke Elementary School (568 students), and Bradford Middle School (408 students). See the Bradford district page for the complete list.
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