The Bridge Academy (Closed 2023)

The Bridge Academy serves 91 students in grades 10-12. 
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
91 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in The Bridge Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Bridge Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Bridge Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Bridge Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Bridge Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan 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 The Bridge Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of The Bridge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(17-18)
≤10%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Bridge Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Bridge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Bridge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of The Bridge Academy?
The graduation rate of The Bridge Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend The Bridge Academy?
91 students attend The Bridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of The Bridge Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Bridge Academy offer ?
The Bridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is The Bridge Academy part of?
The Bridge Academy is part of Coloma Community Schools School District.

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