- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeton, NJ
Bridgeton High School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340225001784
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Bridgeton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1,641
- students enrolled
Bridgeton High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeton High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Bridgeton, NJ.
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340225001784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bridgeton High School held near 1,703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 103.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340225001784 · Bridgeton, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,641 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Broad Street School (784 students)
Bridgeton High School held near 1,703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 103.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bridgeton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bridgeton High School
1,641 students
- Broad Street S
Broad Street School
784 students
- Quarter Mile L
Quarter Mile Lane School
693 students
- Buckshutem Roa 653
Buckshutem Road School
653 students
- Indian Ave Sch 627
Indian Ave School
627 students
- West Avenue Sc 528
West Avenue School
528 students
What this shows Bridgeton High School reports 1,641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeton High School compares
Bridgeton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,641 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,641
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$24,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 17.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Bridgeton High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Bridgeton City School District reports $24,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quarter Mile Lane School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckshutem Road School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Ave School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Avenue School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeton High School
How many students attend Bridgeton High School?
Bridgeton High School has 1,641 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,681 (2022-23) → 1,703 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeton High School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeton High School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Bridgeton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeton High School?
Bridgeton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgeton High School rank among public schools in Bridgeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeton High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Bridgeton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridgeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeton City School District?
Besides Bridgeton High School, Bridgeton City School District also operates Broad Street School (784 students), Quarter Mile Lane School (693 students), and Buckshutem Road School (653 students). See the Bridgeton City School District district page for the complete list.