Bradford High School (Arkansas)

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.

Bradford High School
Address
504 West Main Street

Bradford
,
Arkansas
72523

United States
Coordinates35°25′31″N 91°27′34″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
Established1908 (1908)
StatusOpen
School districtBradford School District
CEEB code040265
NCES School ID050348000107[1]
Teaching staff20.24 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades7–12
Enrollment234[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio11.56[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Black
  Orange
AthleticsBasketball, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Track
Athletics conference1A 2 South (2012–14)
MascotEagle
Team nameBradford Eagles
AccreditationADE
USNWR rankingUnranked (2012)
Federal FundingTitle I
Websitebradford.k12.ar.us

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]

  • Cross Country: The girls cross country team won consecutive state cross country championships in 1981 and 1982.

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. "Search for Public Schools - Bradford High School (050348000107)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. "History of the Town of Bradford, Arkansas, Centennial 1893 - 1993". Chird Bobbit Family. Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Bradford High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
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