Bradford High School (Arkansas)

For schools of the same name, see Bradford High School (disambiguation).
Bradford High School
Address
504 West Main Street
Bradford, Arkansas 72523
United States
Coordinates 35°25′31″N 91°27′34″W / 35.42528°N 91.45944°W / 35.42528; -91.45944Coordinates: 35°25′31″N 91°27′34″W / 35.42528°N 91.45944°W / 35.42528; -91.45944
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Established 1908 (1908)
Status Open
CEEB code 040265
NCES School ID 050348000107[1]
Teaching staff 20.24 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 7–12
Enrollment 234[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 11.56[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Black
     Orange
Athletics Basketball, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Track
Athletics conference 1A 2 South (2012–14)
Mascot Eagle
Team name Bradford Eagles
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking Unranked (2012)
Federal Funding Title I
Website bradford.k12.ar.us

Bradford High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the rural, distant community of Bradford, Arkansas, United States. For the 2010–11 school year, the school provides secondary education for more than 200 students in grades 7 through 12 and serves as one of eight public high schools in White County, Arkansas.

Academics

Founded in 1908, Bradford High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and the assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus courses and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Bradford receives Title I federal funding.[1][2]

Bradford High School is listed unranked in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Bradford High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Eagle with black and orange serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Bradford Eagles participate in interscholastic activities within the 1A Classification—the state's smallest classification—from the 1A 2 South Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Eagles compete in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[4]

Clubs and traditions

Bradford students may engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Band, Choir, National FFA Organization (FFA), FCCLA, Student Council, Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl and Yearbook.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Bradford High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  2. "History of the Town of Bradford, Arkansas, Centennial 1893 - 1993". Chird Bobbit Family. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Bradford High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 20 March 2013.

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