Braden River High School

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Braden River High School ranks 286 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Braden River High School is a public high school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 1,774 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Braden River High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (31%) and Asian (5.58%) students. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.5% to 92.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, Braden River High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.5% in 2019-2020 to 34.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry, where the school's proficiency rates are significantly below the state and district levels.

When compared to nearby schools, Braden River High School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms Bayshore High School in most metrics, it lags behind the high-performing State College of Florida Collegiate School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. Braden River High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 157 out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 to 286 out of 807 in the most recent school year. Additionally, the school has a significant percentage of students (44.59%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state and district averages and may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6545 Sr 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203

(941) 751-8230

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,502

Feeder schools for Braden River High School:

Elementary:	Tara Elementary School
	William H. Bashaw Elementary
Middle:	Braden River Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 1,801

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Braden River High School ranks better than 64.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Braden River High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Braden River High School is 23. 7 high schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Braden River High School employs 78 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Braden River High School is $8,502. 6 high schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Braden River High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Braden River High School 286^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Braden River High School in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Braden River High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	68.03	169^th	563	70.0%
2008	68.79	161^st	577	72.1%
2009	67.59	175^th	587	70.2%
2010	66.13	205^th	620	66.9%
2011	66.27	208^th	622	66.6%
2012	64.74	128^th	606	78.9%
2013	63.88	166^th	648	74.4%
2014	62.63	211^th	687	69.3%
2016	63.57	157^th	693	77.3%
2017	58.35	194^th	714	72.8%
2018	63.46	161^st	716	77.5%
2019	58.49	206^th	734	71.9%
2021	54.46	223^rd	746	70.1%
2022	50.40	276^th	774	64.3%
2023	51.32	272^nd	792	65.7%
2024	51.38	286^th	807	64.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Braden River High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	518	38	16	79	2	n/a	n/a	0	653
2007	819	70	33	150	2	n/a	n/a	26	1100
2008	1153	123	46	204	2	n/a	n/a	43	1571
2009	1249	168	56	194	2	n/a	n/a	55	1724
2010	1372	178	59	219	1	n/a	n/a	54	1883
2011	1409	178	55	284	4	1	15	0	1946
2012	1380	166	74	295	7	1	52	0	1975
2013	1330	143	69	287	3	1	75	0	1908
2014	1322	139	69	296	4	2	78	0	1910
2015	1347	162	78	322	6	2	82	0	1999
2016	1379	178	63	372	5	5	79	0	2081
2017	1427	179	96	415	5	5	86	0	2213
2018	1384	190	90	451	3	3	67	0	2188
2019	1249	169	79	470	7	4	58	0	2036
2020	1111	162	78	465	9	2	58	0	1885
2021	1021	166	64	504	8	2	64	0	1829
2022	921	146	80	503	8	0	75	0	1733
2023	893	142	99	550	5	2	83	0	1774
2024	885	146	102	588	2	2	76	0	1801

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Braden River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	653	42.0	15.5	21.9
2007	1100	55.0	20.0	20.9
2008	1571	73.0	21.5	23.4
2009	1724	87.5	20.8	27
2010	1883	81.0	23.2	30.6
2011	1946	86.5	22.4	32.1
2012	1975	94.0	21.0	33
2013	1908	90.0	21.2	33.9
2014	1910	83.0	23.0	34.5
2015	1999	90.0	22.2	35.7
2016	2081	91.0	22.8	37.4
2017	2213	97.0	22.8	34.4
2018	2188	100.0	21.8	36.9
2019	2036	96.0	21.2	34.8
2020	1885	88.0	21.4	36.2
2021	1829	82.0	22.3	44.2
2022	1733	82.0	21.1	34.5
2023	1774	79.0	22.4	44.6
2024	1801	78.0	23.0	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Braden River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	653	42.0	15.5	21.9
2007	1100	55.0	20.0	20.9
2008	1571	73.0	21.5	23.4
2009	1724	87.5	20.8	27
2010	1883	81.0	23.2	30.6
2011	1946	86.5	22.4	32.1
2012	1975	94.0	21.0	33
2013	1908	90.0	21.2	33.9
2014	1910	83.0	23.0	34.5
2015	1999	90.0	22.2	35.7
2016	2081	91.0	22.8	37.4
2017	2213	97.0	22.8	34.4
2018	2188	100.0	21.8	36.9
2019	2036	96.0	21.2	34.8
2020	1885	88.0	21.4	36.2
2021	1829	82.0	22.3	44.2
2022	1733	82.0	21.1	34.5
2023	1774	79.0	22.4	44.6
2024	1801	78.0	23.0	48.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Braden River High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$206 (3.2%)	$6,149 (96.8%)	$6,355
2019	$204 (2.8%)	$7,200 (97.2%)	$7,404
2020	$232 (2.9%)	$7,680 (97.1%)	$7,911
2021	$437 (5.3%)	$7,805 (94.7%)	$8,242
2022	$977 (11.5%)	$7,503 (88.5%)	$8,480
2023	$837 (9.8%)	$7,664 (90.1%)	$8,502

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Braden River High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 272^nd of 792 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Braden River High School)	59	47	12%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	53	50	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Braden River High School)	55	44	11%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	49	46	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Braden River High School)	79	72	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Manatee)	69	64	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Braden River High School)	84	75	9%
End of Course US History (Manatee)	71	59	12%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Braden River High School)	44	32	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee)	66	60	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Braden River High School)	58	58
End of Course Geometry (Manatee)	62	56	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2036	1774	12.9%
African American	169	142	16%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	79	99	25.3%
Hispanic	470	550	17%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	1249	893	28.5%
Two or More Races	58	83	43.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.8%	44.6%	9.8%

Schools Near Braden River High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Braden River High School	Public	9-12	6545 Sr 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8230	1,801	78	23.0	48.4%	885 (49.1%)	146 (8.1%)	588 (32.6%)	102 (5.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	76 (4.2%)	51.4	286^th of 807 public high schools	64.6%		51.3	272^nd of 792 public high schools	65.7%	14				51.0	55.0					26.0	50.0	75.0	73.0		$8,502	$837	$7,664
Manatee Technical College	Public	9-12	6305 State Road 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7900	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lakewood Ranch High School	Public	9-12	5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-6100	2,368	101	23.4	23.9%	1,668 (70.4%)	86 (3.6%)	442 (18.7%)	78 (3.3%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (3.9%)	66.9	155^th of 807 public high schools	80.8%		68.4	145^th of 792 public high schools	81.7%	10				69.0	67.0					38.0	59.0	83.0	75.0		$8,225	$808	$7,417
Southeast High School	Public	8-12	1200 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3366	1,641	82	20.0	65.4%	237 (14.4%)	317 (19.3%)	1,003 (61.1%)	20 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (3.7%)	27.5	567^th of 807 public high schools	29.7%		19.1	614^th of 792 public high schools	22.5%	47				33.0	33.0					29.0	40.0	55.0	64.0		$9,247	$1,321	$7,928
Amikids Manatee	Public	6-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4702	40	3	13.3	92.5%	5 (12.5%)	16 (40.0%)	15 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Manatee School For The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 721-6800	2,001	102	19.6	61.1%	842 (42.1%)	188 (9.4%)	825 (41.2%)	28 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	116 (5.8%)	57.7	226^th of 807 public high schools	72.0%		61.9	187^th of 792 public high schools	76.4%	39	52.0	49.0	50.0	63.0	58.0	31.0	48.0	30.0	34.0	42.0	57.0	79.0	86.0	74.0	$10,196	$00	$10,196
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3508 26th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-4566	50	5	10.0	90.0%	16 (32.0%)	11 (22.0%)	18 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.0%)								(n/a)
State College Of Florida Collegiate School	Public, Charter	6-12	5840 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 752-5491	485	20	24.2	45.6%	237 (48.9%)	41 (8.5%)	161 (33.2%)	25 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	89.5	23^rd of 807 public high schools	97.1%		83.1	56^th of 792 public high schools	92.9%	33	80.0	80.0	67.0	79.0	82.0	81.0	90.0	79.0	68.0	95.0	97.0	96.0		97.0	$8,708	$577	$8,131
Booker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3201 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 355-2967	1,395	73	19.0	68.2%	294 (21.1%)	326 (23.4%)	655 (47.0%)	20 (1.4%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (6.9%)	34.8	478^th of 807 public high schools	40.8%		33.6	464^th of 792 public high schools	41.4%	14				40.0	39.0					28.0	37.0	60.0	66.0		$12,879	$725	$12,153
Bayshore High School	Public	9-12	5401 34th St W	Bradenton	34210	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7004	1,464	70	20.9	63.7%	269 (18.4%)	218 (14.9%)	888 (60.7%)	19 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (4.6%)	16.6	652^nd of 807 public high schools	19.2%		14.1	645^th of 792 public high schools	18.6%	7				30.0	32.0					27.0	25.0	37.0	41.0		$9,450	$1,494	$7,956

Frequently Asked Questions about Braden River High School

What schools feed into Braden River High School?

Braden River High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tara Elementary School
Elementary : William H. Bashaw Elementary
Middle : Braden River Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Braden River High School?

Students at Braden River High School are 49% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Braden River High School a good school?

Braden River High School ranks 286^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Braden River High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,801 students attended Braden River High School.

What district is Braden River High School in?

Manatee

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