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Bradford High School

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Bradford High School ranks 471 st of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

471^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 44% of Florida high schools

Summary

Bradford High School is a public high school located in Starke, Florida, serving 812 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bradford District, which is ranked 39 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bradford High School's graduation rates have fluctuated between 82.5% and 89.7% in recent years, they are generally above the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Middleburg High School and Union County High School, both of which had a 89.7% four-year graduation rate. However, Bradford High School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 30.9% to 57.8%, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Academically, Bradford High School's test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had a 44% proficiency rate in Algebra 1, compared to the state average of 60% and nearby schools ranging from 51% to 68%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.93% to 54.68%, which may be a contributing factor to its lower performance. While the school's statewide ranking has been declining, targeted interventions and collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools could help Bradford High School address these challenges and better serve its students.

785

Students ?

23.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,995

Per pupil spending ?

49.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

581 N Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091

(904) 966-6091

District: Bradford

Feeder schools for Bradford High School:

Elementary:	Lawtey Elementary School
	Starke Elementary School
Middle:	Bradford Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.0%

African American:

25.9%

Hispanic:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2014 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (54% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (87% vs 92%)

!High chronic absenteeism (58% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Florida avg62%

471^st of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 67Bradford among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	39.5	471 of 844	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	572 of 807	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.2	550 of 792	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.9	529 of 774	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	390 of 746	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.6	426 of 734	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.1	481 of 716	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.0	439 of 714	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	23.0	514 of 693	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	36.1	439 of 687	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.5	421 of 648	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	39.8	328 of 606	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.7	402 of 622	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.4	392 of 620	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.1	387 of 587	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.9	336 of 577	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.3	366 of 563	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	33.5	353 of 477	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	37.3	334 of 487	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	43.8	296 of 484	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 164%-7 vs state

Geometry61%+6 vs state

English Language Arts53%-4 vs state

US History46%-25 vs state

Algebra 144%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bradford High School	Public	9-12	581 N Temple Ave	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6091	785	33	23.7	49.6%	487 (62.0%)	203 (25.9%)	54 (6.9%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.1%)	39.5	471^st of 844 public high schools	44.2%		27.1	572^nd of 807 public high schools	29.1%	101			51.0	55.0				44.0	61.0	64.0	46.0		$10,995	$1,321	$9,675
North Florida Technical College	Public	6-12	609 N Orange St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6766	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Florida Youth Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	Rte 1 Box 550	Starke	32091	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 682-4036	17	6	2.8	17.6%	9 (52.9%)	4 (23.5%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	900 Orchid Ave	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-7775	1,139	68	16.8	59.6%	1,009 (88.6%)	25 (2.2%)	64 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.2%)	50.3	331^st of 844 public high schools	60.8%		56.2	242^nd of 807 public high schools	70.0%	89	52.0	56.0	49.0	64.0	53.0	76.0	54.0	62.0	45.0	61.0	68.0	83.0	$12,136	$662	$11,474
Union County High School	Public	9-12	1000 S Lake Ave	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	No	No	(352) 448-5204	606	40	15.2	38.8%	470 (77.6%)	85 (14.0%)	28 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.3%)	52.2	304^th of 844 public high schools	64.0%		52.1	275^th of 807 public high schools	65.9%	29			46.0	63.0				51.0	51.0	78.0	81.0		$13,018	$630	$12,389
Union Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	55 SW 6th St	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 448-5145	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Middleburg High School	Public	9-12	3750 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-8075	1,866	94	19.8	59.1%	1,405 (75.3%)	126 (6.8%)	221 (11.8%)	13 (0.7%)	8 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	90 (4.8%)	52.4	300^th of 844 public high schools	64.5%		58.4	223^rd of 807 public high schools	72.4%	77			58.0	54.0				44.0	51.0	78.0	80.0		$9,469	$293	$9,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradford High School

Is Bradford High School a good school?

Bradford High School ranks 471^st of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bradford High School?

Students at Bradford High School are 62% White, 26% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Bradford High School in?

Bradford

What schools feed into Bradford High School?

Bradford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lawtey Elementary School
Elementary : Starke Elementary School
Middle : Bradford Middle School

How many students attend Bradford High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 785 students attended Bradford High School.

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