Enrollment
253
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, NE
Bridgeport High School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310010500101
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 253
- students enrolled
Bridgeport High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bridgeport, NE.
School address
District: Bridgeport Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310010500101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgeport, Nebraska, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 253 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Bridgeport Public Schools, also runs Bridgeport Elementary School (272 students).
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 Bridgeport High School compares
Bridgeport High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Bridgeport High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport Public Schools, which includes Bridgeport High School.
$18,358
Per student
+4%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 14.1%
Federal 11.6%
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 Bridgeport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport High School
How many students attend Bridgeport High School?
Bridgeport High School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport High School is 12:1, which is 11% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport High School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport High School?
Bridgeport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Bridgeport High School rank among schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bridgeport, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Bridgeport High School a good school?
Bridgeport High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 Bridgeport Public Schools?
Besides Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport Public Schools also operates Bridgeport Elementary School (272 students). See the Bridgeport Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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