Bradford High School is a high school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, that serves students in grades 9 to 12. It is the main high school for students on the north side of the city.
Serving 1,453 students in grades 9-12, Bradford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bradford High serves the northern part of Kenosha, WI, covering an area of approximately 36.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradford High School's student population of 1,453 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every Kid, Every Day'
School Rankings
Bradford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradford High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1675 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradford High School's ranking?
Bradford High School is ranked #1675 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bradford High School often compared to?
Bradford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tremper High School, Indian Trail High School And Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bradford High School?
The graduation rate of Bradford High School is 78%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Bradford High School?
1,453 students attend Bradford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bradford High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bradford High School offer ?
Bradford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bradford High School part of?
Bradford High School is part of Kenosha School District.
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