Bradford Academy School District

24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033-2900
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 678 students in Bradford Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Bradford Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
678 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bradford Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#816 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
4%
35%
10%
45%
2%
38%
77%
81%
(2022-23)
51.2%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
98%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,901 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,853 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,901
$18,606
Spending / Student
$18,853
$17,784

Best Bradford Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Gr: PK-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bradford Academy School District?
Bradford Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 678 students.
What is the rank of Bradford Academy School District?
Bradford Academy School District is ranked #832 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford Academy School District?
98% of Bradford Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradford Academy School District?
Bradford Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bradford Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,853 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 678 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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