Enrollment
112
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton Harbor, MI
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260113609001Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan · Michigan
NCES ID 260113609001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a high-poverty, small charter high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan, enrolling 112 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan spends $10,333 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a single-school charter district, so Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 of Southwest Michigan compares
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,333
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 61.6%
White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan, which includes Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan.
$10,333
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 64.3%
Federal 23.0%
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.
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 (~112 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
How many students attend Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
87.0% of students at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan rank among public schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Benton Harbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benton Harbor on the city page.
Is Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan a good school?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 of Southwest Michigan?
None; Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a single-school charter district, and Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is its only campus.
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