Enrollment
1,487
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250303000380
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional — Bridgewater, MA
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater-Raynham Regional, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 46
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: Bridgewater-Raynham · Massachusetts
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)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgewater-Raynham Regional compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional reports 1,487 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 87.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 186 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgewater-Raynham spends $33,490 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.7% from local sources (property taxes), 44.9% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), 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 Bridgewater-Raynham Regional compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 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
16:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$33,490
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 186 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,487 Top 97% in Massachusetts — larger than 3% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 87.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250303000380
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 186:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgewater-Raynham, which includes Bridgewater-Raynham Regional.
$33,490
Per student
+17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 44.9%
Federal 6.4%
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
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- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater-Raynham Regional
How many students attend Bridgewater-Raynham Regional?
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional has 1,487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgewater, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional is White at 68.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgewater-Raynham Regional?
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) 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.