- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260684004281
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bridgman · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bridgman High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 260684004281 · Bridgman, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.4:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgman Elementary School (309 students)
Bridgman High School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bridgman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgman Eleme
Bridgman Elementary School
309 students
- Fc Reed Middle
Fc Reed Middle School
261 students
- This school
Bridgman High School
239 students
What this shows Bridgman High School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgman High School compares
Bridgman High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,981
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Bridgman Public Schools reports $18,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 19.
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
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.