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#480 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 46% in state

Bradford High School

High School · Bradford School District · Bradford, AR

A high school in Bradford, AR serving grades 7th – 12th.

P O BOX 60, Bradford, AR 72020

  • Math 24% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation16%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$11,465
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Bradford High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bradford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,240/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,079

Median home value

$89,400

Median rent

$597/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.8 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bradford School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,465NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradford High School is listed in BRADFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradford High School

Bradford High School is a public high school in Bradford, AR, part of Bradford School District, serving approximately 200 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradford High School

What grades does Bradford High School serve?

Bradford High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Bradford High School?

Bradford High School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bradford High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradford High School rank in AR?

Bradford High School ranks #480 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Bradford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bradford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bradford High School a charter school?

No, Bradford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bradford High School a Title I school?

No, Bradford High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bradford High School?

100.0% of students at Bradford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72020)
3,126
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
48.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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