Enrollment
891
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481131000607
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bridge City · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridge City H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridge City H S
Bridge City H S is a large high school in Bridge City, Texas, enrolling 891 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.2% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 891 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 872 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #587.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bridge City Isd spends $9,195 per pupil, 33% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bridge City Isd also operates Bridge City El (813 students) and Bridge City Int (738 students) alongside Bridge City H S.
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 City H S compares
Bridge City H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridge City Isd, which includes Bridge City H S.
$9,195
Per student
-33%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 48.6%
Federal 12.0%
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.
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
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~891 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bridge City on the city page.
Is Bridge City H S a good school?
Bridge City H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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