Bradley Central High School

1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311

bchs.bradleyschools.org

1,677 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bradley Central High School, located in Cleveland, Tennessee, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Bradley County School District. Situated on South Lee Highway, the school is known for its long-standing history and deep-rooted traditions in the community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that foster a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit, often referred to by the community as the "Beard tradition." As a central pillar of the Cleveland area, Bradley Central High School works to provide its student body with the resources and guidance necessary for both personal and professional growth, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and community involvement to ensure its graduates are well-equipped for their future endeavors.

1,677

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bradley Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,402
Hispanic	157
Black	55
Asian	7
Two or More	53
American Indian	3

White
1,402 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
157 (9.4 %)
Black
55 (3.3 %)
Two or More
53 (3.2 %)
Asian
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Bradley County
Phone:	(423)476-0650
Website:	http://bchs.bradleyschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 456

Grade 11 393

Grade 12 388