Enrollment
1,641
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340225001784
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeton High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgeton High School
Bridgeton High School is a large high school in Bridgeton, New Jersey, enrolling 1,641 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,641 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 380 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,641 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bridgeton City School District also operates Broad Street School (784 students) and Quarter Mile Lane School (693 students) alongside Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton High School compares
Bridgeton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes Bridgeton High School.
$22,691
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 82.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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.
Is Bridgeton High School a good school?
Bridgeton High School earns 36/100 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. 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 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.
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