- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Duluth, MN
The Bridge
Federal NCES profile for The Bridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271104004328
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Bridge earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 25
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Bridge ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104004328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
The Bridge grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 0.4 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 271104004328 · Duluth, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 46.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
The Bridge grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 0.4 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
The Bridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- This school 25
The Bridge
25 students
What this shows The Bridge reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Bridge compares
The Bridge is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
36.0%
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.
Funding equity
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 28.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, The Bridge is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Bridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Lester Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Bridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bridge
How many students attend The Bridge?
The Bridge has 25 students enrolled. It is a high school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Bridge?
46.7% of students at The Bridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Bridge?
The largest demographic group at The Bridge is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bridge?
The Bridge has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, 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 The Bridge rank among high schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, The Bridge ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Besides The Bridge, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.