- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brighton, MI
Bridge Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Bridge Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260687007925
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge Alternative High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge Alternative High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Alternative High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Brighton Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260687007925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bridge Alternative High School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260687007925 · Brighton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 17.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brighton High School (1,887 students)
Bridge Alternative High School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridge Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,887 students
- Maltby Interme
Maltby Intermediate School
866 students
- Scranton Middl
Scranton Middle School
850 students
- Hornung Elemen 558
Hornung Elementary School
558 students
- Hawkins Elemen 551
Hawkins Elementary School
551 students
- This school 70
Bridge Alternative High School
70 students
What this shows Bridge Alternative High School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge Alternative High School compares
Bridge Alternative High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Bridge Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Brighton Area Schools reports $18,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maltby Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scranton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornung Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Brighton
2 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Alternative High School
How many students attend Bridge Alternative High School?
Bridge Alternative High School has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brighton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Alternative High School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridge Alternative High School?
52.2% of students at Bridge Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Bridge Alternative High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge Alternative High School?
Bridge Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridge Alternative High School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge Alternative High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Brighton, 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 Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brighton Area Schools?
Besides Bridge Alternative High School, Brighton Area Schools also operates Brighton High School (1,887 students), Maltby Intermediate School (866 students), and Scranton Middle School (850 students). See the Brighton Area Schools district page for the complete list.