Enrollment
82
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Andover, MN
Bridges
Federal NCES profile for Bridges, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270318002630
👥 S:T ratio 84
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridges earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridges has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Andover, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318002630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridges compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridges
Bridges is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Andover, Minnesota, enrolling 82 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.9:1, Bridges is leaner than roughly 97% of Minnesota schools and 75% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 82 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Bridges.
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 Bridges compares
Bridges on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.9:1 | ▼ 75% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Bridges.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Bridges Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridges's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bridges
How many students attend Bridges?
Bridges has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Andover, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges is 3.9:1, which is 75% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 75% 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?
52.4% of students at Bridges are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridges?
Bridges has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Bridges rank among public schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridges ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Andover, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Andover on the city page.
Is Bridges a good school?
Bridges earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Bridges, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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