Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Bridges ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges's student population of 86 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridges ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
11%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges's ranking?
Bridges is ranked #920 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges?
The graduation rate of Bridges is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bridges?
86 students attend Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bridges students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges?
Bridges has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridges offer ?
Bridges offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bridges part of?
Bridges is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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