Below Average
#3136 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bradford High School
High School · Bradford · Starke, FL
A high school in Starke, FL where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
581 N TEMPLE AVE, Starke, FL 32091
- Math 33% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bradford High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,522
Median home value
$175,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Virtual Franchise With FlvsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Bradford Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Providence Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bradford
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bradford High School is listed in BRADFORD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradford High School
Bradford High School is a public high school in Starke, FL, part of Bradford, serving approximately 812 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,136 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradford High School
What grades does Bradford High School serve?
Bradford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bradford High School?
Bradford High School has an enrollment of approximately 812 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford High School is 30.1:1. 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 FL?
Bradford High School ranks #3,136 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bradford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
54.7% 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 812
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.9%
- Phone
- (904) 966-6091
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32091)
- 16,062
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32091; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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