Bradford Preparatory School

2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262

www.bradfordprep.org

Charter School 1,566 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Bradford Preparatory School, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school that emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum. Founded on the principles of academic rigor and character development, the school serves a diverse student body by focusing on a classical-leaning educational approach. The school’s mission centers on cultivating critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of higher education, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a strong emphasis on community and student growth.

The school is known for its structured environment and small-school feel, which aims to foster meaningful relationships between students, teachers, and families. In addition to its academic offerings, Bradford Prep integrates extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts into the student experience to provide a holistic education. By focusing on individualized instruction and a supportive school culture, Bradford Preparatory School strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive global landscape.

1,566

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradford Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	163
Black	542
Asian	74
Two or More	118
American Indian	3

White
666 (42.5%)
Black
542 (34.6%)
Hispanic
163 (10.4%)
Two or More
118 (7.5%)
Asian
74 (4.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bradford Preparatory School
Phone:	(704)549-0080
Website:	http://www.bradfordprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 125

Grade 8 130

Grade 9 161

Grade 10 133