Enrollment
112
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260113609001 Charter school
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan — Benton Harbor, MI
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-37% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Michigan average and 68% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan spends $10,708 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.7% from local sources (property taxes), 64.3% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 112 Top 15% in Michigan — larger than 85% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.0% +60% vs state
NCES ID 260113609001
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan, which includes Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan.
$10,708
Per student
-32%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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School discipline data
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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 11.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.