The Bridge High School serves 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Bridge High School?
687 students attend The Bridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of The Bridge High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bridge High School?
The Bridge High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Bridge High School offer ?
The Bridge High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is The Bridge High School part of?
The Bridge High School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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