The Bridges Academy Alter

5800 Colleyville Blvd
Colleyville, TX 76034
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, The Bridges Academy Alter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Bridges Academy Alter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The Bridges Academy Alter's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The Bridges Academy Alter ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Bridges Academy Alter is 0.65, which is more 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 (TX)
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
41%
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<50%
51%
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(20-21)
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
38%
53%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
44%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of The Bridges Academy Alter and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Bridges Academy Alter and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Bridges Academy Alter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bridges Academy Alter's ranking?
The Bridges Academy Alter is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Bridges Academy Alter?
The graduation rate of The Bridges Academy Alter is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Bridges Academy Alter?
66 students attend The Bridges Academy Alter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Bridges Academy Alter students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bridges Academy Alter?
The Bridges Academy Alter has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Bridges Academy Alter offer ?
The Bridges Academy Alter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Bridges Academy Alter part of?
The Bridges Academy Alter is part of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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