Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Bridges High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges High School's student population of 73 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
55%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
21%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges High School's ranking?
Bridges High School is ranked #673 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges High School?
The graduation rate of Bridges High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bridges High School?
73 students attend Bridges High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bridges High School students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges High School?
Bridges High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridges High School offer ?
Bridges High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bridges High School part of?
Bridges High School is part of Jefferson County SD 509j School District.
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