- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kenosha, WI
Bradford High
Federal NCES profile for Bradford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550732000801
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradford High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Kenosha · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradford High has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Bradford High held near 1,448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 550732000801 · Kenosha, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,453 enr · 19.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Bradford High held near 1,448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Bradford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- This school
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- Lance Middle
Lance Middle
899 students
What this shows Bradford High reports 1,453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradford High compares
Bradford High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,453
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
White 30.5%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Bradford High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 42
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lance Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Kenosha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Indian Trail High School and Academy
Standard public school
1,902 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Tremper High
Standard public school
1,417 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Reuther Central High
Alternative education program
358 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational / career-technical school
80 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Project
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bradford High
How many students attend Bradford High?
Bradford High has 1,453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kenosha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,389 (2022-23) → 1,448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford High is 19.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradford High?
66.5% of students at Bradford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradford High?
The largest demographic group at Bradford High is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Kenosha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford High?
Bradford High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 rank among high schools in Kenosha?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradford High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Kenosha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kenosha on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Bradford High, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Tremper High (1,417 students), and Mahone Middle (1,025 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.