Enrollment
392
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260030608968Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
98:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+460% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 98:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 460% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.2% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 33/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hamtramck's high schools, it stands alongside Oakland International Academy High School (614 students): Bridge Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (98:1 vs 34.1:1).
Bridge Academy also operates Bridge Academy East (581 students) and Bridge Academy West (331 students) alongside Bridge Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridge Academy compares
Bridge Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge Academy, which includes Bridge Academy.
$11,603
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.7%
State 74.4%
Federal 21.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bridge Academy a good school?
Bridge Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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