- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Bridges High School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Bridges High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008506221
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Bridges High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #79 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Bridges High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Bridges High School ranks #79 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Bronx Bridges High School grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360008506221 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.3:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Bronx Bridges High School grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Bridges High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school 363
Bronx Bridges High School
363 students
What this shows Bronx Bridges High School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Bridges High School compares
Bronx Bridges High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
African American 7.2%
Asian 7.2%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Bronx Bridges High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Bridges High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Bridges High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Bridges High School
How many students attend Bronx Bridges High School?
Bronx Bridges High School has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Bridges High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Bridges High School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Bronx Bridges High School?
88.0% of students at Bronx Bridges High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Bridges High School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Bridges High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Bridges High School?
Bronx Bridges High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bronx Bridges High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Bridges High School ranks #79 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides Bronx Bridges High School, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.