Braden River High School in Bradenton, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Braden River High School is a suburban public school in Bradenton, Florida that is part of School District of Manatee County. It serves 1,705 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,705 Students

100 Teachers

6545 State Road 70 E

Bradenton, FL 34203 View local requests

http://www.edline.net/pages/sdmcbradenriveres

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Braden River High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Braden River High School Demographics

55%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Braden River High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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