BRADFORD ACADEMY

Bradford Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Bradford Academy school district, located in SOUTHFIELD, MI with about 1,509 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, Bradford Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bradford Academy, located in Southfield, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates with a focus on academic rigor, character development, and preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce. By integrating a structured curriculum with a supportive community environment, the academy aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility in its student body.

The academy emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking and creative problem-solving. As part of a larger network of charter schools, Bradford Academy is committed to maintaining high standards of accountability and community involvement. With its central location in Southfield, the school strives to be an accessible educational hub that prepares students not only to meet state standards but to become engaged, contributing members of their local community.

For more information, contact Bradford Academy at (248) 351-0000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

24218 GARNER ST
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48033-2900
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BRADFORD ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in SOUTHFIELD, MI with about 1,509 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Bay Mills Community College
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Bradford Academy
Total Students:
1,509
Teachers:
79
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,509 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRADFORD ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
White
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.