- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madras, OR
Bridges High School
Federal NCES profile for Bridges High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410674001852
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Madras · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Madras, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410674001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bridges High School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 410674001852 · Madras, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 10.3:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Madras High School (768 students)
Bridges High School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Bridges High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madras High Sc
Madras High School
768 students
- Warm Springs K
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
499 students
- Jefferson Coun
Jefferson County Middle School
426 students
- Madras Element
Madras Elementary School
384 students
- Buff Elementar 297
Buff Elementary School
297 students
- This school 62
Bridges High School
62 students
What this shows Bridges High School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridges High School compares
Bridges High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Oregon - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
White 21.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Bridges High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jefferson County Sd 509j reports $19,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridges High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madras Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buff Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Madras
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridges High School
How many students attend Bridges High School?
Bridges High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madras, OR. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges High School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% 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 Bridges High School?
82.2% of students at Bridges High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridges High School?
The largest demographic group at Bridges High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.2% of enrollment, in Madras, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges High School?
Bridges High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridges High School rank among public schools in Madras?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Madras, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madras on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Sd 509j?
Besides Bridges High School, Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students), Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students), and Jefferson County Middle School (426 students). See the Jefferson County Sd 509j district page for the complete list.