BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL
754 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.
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.
754
Total Students
39.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 595 |
| Hispanic | 102 |
| Black | 26 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White595 (78.9 %)
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Hispanic102 (13.5 %)
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Two or More30 (4.0 %)
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Black26 (3.4 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | 754 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 305 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 36 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
98
Grade 7
113
Grade 8
125
Grade 9
119
Grade 10
117
Grade 11
95
Grade 12
87
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 98 |
| Grade 7 | 113 |
| Grade 8 | 125 |
| Grade 9 | 119 |
| Grade 10 | 117 |
| Grade 11 | 95 |
| Grade 12 | 87 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 369 | 48.9% |
| Male | 385 | 51.1% |