- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamtramck, MI
Bridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260030608968Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 98:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Bridge Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260030608968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Bridge Academy shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 260030608968 · Hamtramck, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
392 enr · 98:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge Academy East (581 students)
Bridge Academy shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy East
581 students
- This school
Bridge Academy
392 students
- Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy West
331 students
What this shows Bridge Academy reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge Academy compares
Bridge Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 98:1 | ▲ 460% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 83% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
98:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
98:1
students per teacher
- 460% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Asian 17.1%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Bridge Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bridge Academy reports $12,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridge Academy West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hamtramck
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
- School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Silver Valley High · Yermo, CA 392 students
- Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate Sch · Homestead, FL 392 students
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Academy
How many students attend Bridge Academy?
Bridge Academy has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamtramck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy is 98:1, which is 460% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 524% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge Academy?
99.2% of students at Bridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Academy is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Academy?
Bridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Academy rank among high schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamtramck, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridge Academy?
Besides Bridge Academy, Bridge Academy also operates Bridge Academy East (581 students) and Bridge Academy West (331 students). See the Bridge Academy district page for the complete list.