Bridgeton High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from the city of Bridgeton, in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Bridgeton Public Schools, an Abbott District.
Serving 1,641 students in grades 9-12, Bridgeton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgeton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bridgeton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridgeton High School's student population of 1,641 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridgeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeton High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2161 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeton High School's ranking?
Bridgeton High School is ranked #2161 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bridgeton High School often compared to?
Bridgeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridgeton High School?
The graduation rate of Bridgeton High School is 81%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Bridgeton High School?
1,641 students attend Bridgeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bridgeton High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeton High School?
Bridgeton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bridgeton High School offer ?
Bridgeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeton High School part of?
Bridgeton High School is part of Bridgeton City School District.
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