BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL

SUWANNEE
405 REYNOLDS ST NE
BRANFORD, FL 32008
799 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Branford High School, located in the rural town of Branford, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Suwannee County community. As part of the Suwannee County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development for students in grades 6 through 12. The campus emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce immediately after graduation.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Branford High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of community spirit and school pride, often highlighted by its active athletic programs and student organizations. The school focuses on building well-rounded individuals by providing opportunities for student engagement in extracurricular activities, which helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world collaboration. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a focus on local community values, the school aims to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to become a productive and responsible citizen.
799
Total Students
40.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    612 (76.6%)
  • Hispanic
    118 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    38 (4.8%)
  • Black
    30 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: SUWANNEE
Phone: (386)935-5600
Website: http://bhs.suwannee.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 305
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 6 119
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 105
Grade 9 118
Grade 10 128
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 103
Gender Ratio