Serving 75 students in grades 12,
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges's student population of 75 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bridges is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
15%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridges often compared to?
Bridgesis often viewed alongside schools like Calc Transition by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bridges?
75 students attend Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bridges students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges?
Bridges has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges offer ?
Bridges offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Bridges part of?
Bridges is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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