Enrollment
817
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, WV
Bridgeport High School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540051000284
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 817
- students enrolled
Bridgeport High School has class sizes larger than 85% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeport High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport High School is a large high school in Bridgeport, West Virginia, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harrison County Schools also operates Johnson Elementary School (742 students) and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students) alongside Bridgeport High School.
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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 89.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Bridgeport High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County Schools, which includes Bridgeport High School.
$13,777
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 9.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Elm Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~817 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport High School
How many students attend Bridgeport High School?
Bridgeport High School has 817 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport High School is 16:1, which is 22% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport High School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport High School?
Bridgeport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bridgeport High School rank among public schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Bridgeport High School a good school?
Bridgeport High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of West Virginia 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 Harrison County Schools?
Besides Bridgeport High School, Harrison County Schools also operates Johnson Elementary School (742 students), Robert C Byrd High School (689 students), and Nutter Fort Primary School (593 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.
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