Enrollment
60
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newark, CA
Bridgepoint High
Federal NCES profile for Bridgepoint High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062706004080
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgepoint High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- small classes for California
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgepoint High has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgepoint High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgepoint High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgepoint High
Bridgepoint High is a small high school in Newark, California, enrolling 60 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Bridgepoint High is leaner than roughly 94% of California schools and 44% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of California schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newark's high schools, it stands alongside Newark Memorial High (1,367 students): Bridgepoint High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 23.2:1).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and Newark Junior High (980 students) alongside Bridgepoint High.
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 Bridgepoint High compares
Bridgepoint High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat 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
- 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
Asian 11.9%
White 3.4%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Bridgepoint High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes Bridgepoint High.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 Bridgepoint High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgepoint High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Newark
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~60 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgepoint High
How many students attend Bridgepoint High?
Bridgepoint High has 60 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newark, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgepoint High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgepoint High is 12:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Bridgepoint High?
40.3% of students at Bridgepoint High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgepoint High?
The largest demographic group at Bridgepoint High is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Newark, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgepoint High?
Bridgepoint High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgepoint High rank among public schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgepoint High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Newark, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Bridgepoint High a good school?
Bridgepoint High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. 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 Newark Unified?
Besides Bridgepoint High, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.
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