Bradford High School is in Starke, Florida, United States. It serves grades 9–12 students in the Bradford County School District. There are approximately 1,212 students currently enrolled in Bradford High School as of school year 2022–2024.
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, Bradford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradford High School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Tornadoes
School Rankings
Bradford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3254 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
38%
Black
26%
21%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Mascot
Turbo The Tornado
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradford High School's ranking?
Bradford High School is ranked #3254 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bradford High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bradford High School?
The graduation rate of Bradford High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bradford High School?
785 students attend Bradford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bradford High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradford High School?
Bradford High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bradford High School offer ?
Bradford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bradford High School part of?
Bradford High School is part of Bradford School District.
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