Bridge Academy

HAMTRAMCK, Michigan — 3 schools

1,328
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,726
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bridge Academy operates 3 public schools serving 1,328 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,304 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,726 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.7% local, 74.4% state, and 21.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #588 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 278.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.0% White, 16.2% Asian, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Bridge Academy East accounts for 44.6% of all Bridge Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bridge Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bridge Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 99.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Bridge Academy student-counselor ratio is 279:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Bridge Academy is typically wider than the Bridge Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bridge Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 6.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.9%
Federal
74.4%
State
3.7%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
588 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wayne County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Bridge Academy.

White 82.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 16.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

278.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bridge Academy

School Enrollment
Bridge Academy East
Charter
581
Bridge Academy
Charter
392
Bridge Academy West
Charter
331

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bridge Academy?

Bridge Academy has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,328 students.

How much does Bridge Academy spend per student?

Bridge Academy spends $11,726 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #588 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Bridge Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wayne County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bridge Academy?

Bridge Academy students are 82.0% White, 16.2% Asian, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bridge Academy?

Bridge Academy has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #588 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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