Enrollment
239
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgman, MI
Bridgman High School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260684004281
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgman High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bridgman · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgman High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgman High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bridgman, MI.
School address
District: Bridgman Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260684004281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridgman High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridgman High School
Bridgman High School is a mid-sized high school in Bridgman, Michigan, enrolling 239 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Bridgman High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 35% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 239 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bridgman Public Schools spends $16,596 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bridgman Public Schools also operates Bridgman Elementary School (309 students) and Fc Reed Middle School (261 students) alongside Bridgman 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 Bridgman High School compares
Bridgman High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 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
White 85.4%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Bridgman High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgman Public Schools, which includes Bridgman High School.
$16,596
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 12.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Bridgman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgman Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fc Reed Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~239 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridgman High School
How many students attend Bridgman High School?
Bridgman High School has 239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgman, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgman High School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% 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 Bridgman High School?
29.2% of students at Bridgman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgman High School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgman High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Bridgman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgman High School?
Bridgman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Bridgman High School rank among public schools in Bridgman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgman High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bridgman, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridgman on the city page.
Is Bridgman High School a good school?
Bridgman High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan 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 Bridgman Public Schools?
Besides Bridgman High School, Bridgman Public Schools also operates Bridgman Elementary School (309 students) and Fc Reed Middle School (261 students). See the Bridgman Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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