Enrollment
1,641
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 340225001784
Bridgeton High School — Bridgeton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgeton High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bridgeton High School reports 1,641 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 109.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeton City School District spends $25,522 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 82.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridgeton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,641 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,522
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 1,641 Top 97% in New Jersey — larger than 3% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 109.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 340225001784
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.1%
In-school suspensions 205
Out-of-school suspensions 175
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes Bridgeton High School.
$25,522
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 15.4:1, which is 29% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeton High School?
Bridgeton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.