Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bridges/wyandot Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas 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 Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KS)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges/wyandot Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges/wyandot Academy's student population of 7 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bridges/wyandot Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
43%
7%
White
29%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
73%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridges/wyandot Academy often compared to?
Bridges/wyandot Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred Fairfax Academy, J C Harmon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges/wyandot Academy?
The graduation rate of Bridges/wyandot Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bridges/wyandot Academy?
7 students attend Bridges/wyandot Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bridges/wyandot Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges/wyandot Academy?
Bridges/wyandot Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridges/wyandot Academy offer ?
Bridges/wyandot Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bridges/wyandot Academy part of?
Bridges/wyandot Academy is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridges/wyandot Academy located?
Bridges/wyandot Academy is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast.
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