- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cypress, TX
Bridgeland H S
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481611013434
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeland H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeland H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeland H S ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611013434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Bridgeland H S held near 3,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+103 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 219.7 → 217.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+103 students YoY 481611013434 · Cypress, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,707 enr · 16.9:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students)
Bridgeland H S held near 3,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+103 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 219.7 → 217.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bridgeland H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- Cy-Fair H S
Cy-Fair H S
3,216 students
What this shows Bridgeland H S reports 3,707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeland H S compares
Bridgeland H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,707 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,707
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$10,693
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
Counselors8.4 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
239
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 15.1%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Bridgeland H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeland H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Woods H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cy-Fair H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeland H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~3,707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeland H S
How many students attend Bridgeland H S?
Bridgeland H S has 3,707 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cypress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,544 (2022-23) → 3,647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+103).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeland H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeland H S?
13.8% of students at Bridgeland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeland H S?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeland H S is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeland H S?
Bridgeland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bridgeland H S rank among high schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeland H S ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Cypress, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Bridgeland H S, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students), and Jersey Village H S (3,323 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.