BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/bradenriver

1,705 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Braden River High School, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a prominent secondary school within the School District of Manatee County. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development, offering students access to various specialized programs, advanced placement (AP) courses, and career-technical education pathways that prepare them for success in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Braden River High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers a robust selection of athletics, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage students to get involved and cultivate leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on rigorous curriculum standards alongside a supportive environment, the institution aims to empower its graduates to become well-rounded, contributing members of society.

1,705

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	810
Hispanic	566
Black	160
Asian	89
Two or More	80

White
810 (47.5%)
Hispanic
566 (33.2%)
Black
160 (9.4%)
Asian
89 (5.2%)
Two or More
80 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)751-8230
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/bradenriver
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	742
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 388

Grade 10 467

Grade 11 436

Grade 12 414