- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120012000070
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Starke · Resource Index
- 31
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bradford High School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120012000070 · Starke, FL High · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 28:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Elementary School (745 students)
Bradford High School held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bradford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bradford High School
785 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
745 students
- Starke Element
Starke Elementary School
568 students
- Bradford Middl
Bradford Middle School
408 students
- Lawtey Element 257
Lawtey Elementary School
257 students
- Rainbow Center 64
Rainbow Center
64 students
What this shows Bradford High School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford High School compares
Bradford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,694
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
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.
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
District finance for Bradford reports $10,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~785 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 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 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.
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.