- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridge City, TX
Bridge City H S
Federal NCES profile for Bridge City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481131000607
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridge City H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bridge City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridge City H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX.
School address
District: Bridge City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481131000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Bridge City H S grew from 894 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 63.1 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 481131000607 · Bridge City, TX High · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge City El (813 students)
Bridge City H S grew from 894 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 63.1 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bridge City H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bridge City H S
891 students
- Bridge City El
Bridge City El
813 students
- Bridge City In
Bridge City Int
738 students
- Bridge City Mi
Bridge City Middle
715 students
What this shows Bridge City H S reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridge City H S compares
Bridge City H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$10,185
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Bridge City H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bridge City Isd reports $10,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridge City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge City El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridge City Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridge City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridge City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridge City H S
How many students attend Bridge City H S?
Bridge City H S has 891 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridge City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge City H S is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 City H S?
30.2% of students at Bridge City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridge City H S?
The largest demographic group at Bridge City H S is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Bridge City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridge City H S?
Bridge City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 City H S rank among public schools in Bridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridge City H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bridge City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bridge City Isd?
Besides Bridge City H S, Bridge City Isd also operates Bridge City El (813 students), Bridge City Int (738 students), and Bridge City Middle (715 students). See the Bridge City Isd district page for the complete list.