Enrollment
881
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bridgewater, MA
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
Federal NCES profile for East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250444000597
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 881
- students enrolled
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Bridgewater, MA.
School address
District: East Bridgewater · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250444000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School is a large combined-grade school in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, enrolling 881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 881 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Bridgewater spends $16,650 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among East Bridgewater's public schools, it stands alongside Central (520 students): East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 12.7:1).
East Bridgewater also operates Gordon W. Mitchell School (612 students) and Central (520 students) alongside East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. 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 East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School compares
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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.
Funding equity
$16,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 79.2%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Bridgewater, which includes East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School.
$16,650
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 41.6%
Federal 8.8%
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 East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon W. Mitchell School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in East Bridgewater
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~881 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
How many students attend East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School?
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bridgewater, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School is 12.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in East Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School?
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School rank among public schools in East Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Bridgewater, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Bridgewater on the city page.
Is East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School a good school?
East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 East Bridgewater?
Besides East Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School, East Bridgewater also operates Gordon W. Mitchell School (612 students) and Central (520 students). See the East Bridgewater district page for the complete list.
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