Enrollment
1,453
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 550732000801
Bradford High — Kenosha, WI
Federal NCES profile for Bradford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradford High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bradford High reports 1,453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 76.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Wisconsin average and 28% above the national baseline. The school offers 42 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 291 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kenosha School District spends $15,612 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradford High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,612
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,453 Top 98% in Wisconsin — larger than 2% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.5% +73% vs state
NCES ID 550732000801
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 42
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 291:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.3%
In-school suspensions 140
Out-of-school suspensions 207
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Bradford High.
$15,612
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Similar high schools in Kenosha
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Tremper High
Standard public school
1,417 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Reuther Central High
Alternative education program
358 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational / career-technical school
80 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Project
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford High is 18.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kenosha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradford High?
Bradford High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.