Bridges Preparatory Academy

400 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 118 students in grades 6-8, Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bridges Preparatory Academy's student population of 118 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
118 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Preparatory Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
33%
25-29%
47%
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bridges Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bridges Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bridges Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bridges Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Bridges Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bridges Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridges Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is ranked #8043 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory Academy?
118 students attend Bridges Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bridges Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Preparatory Academy?
Bridges Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bridges Preparatory Academy offer ?
Bridges Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bridges Preparatory Academy part of?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is part of Bridges Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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