Enrollment
1,453
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550732000801
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+33% 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
What stands out at Bradford High
Bradford High is a higher-need, large high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,453 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 33% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 66.5% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,453 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 42 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 347 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,453 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kenosha's high schools, it stands alongside Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students): Bradford High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.6:1).
Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students) and Tremper High (1,417 students) alongside Bradford High.
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 compares
Bradford High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenosha School District, which includes Bradford High.
$14,309
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,453 students)
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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 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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Bradford High a good school?
Bradford High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 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.
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