Serving 253 students in grades 7-12, Bridgeport High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgeport High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Bridgeport, NE, covering approximately 686.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 27.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bridgeport High School's student population of 253 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.
School Rankings
Bridgeport High School ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport High School's ranking?
Bridgeport High School is ranked #166 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridgeport High School?
The graduation rate of Bridgeport High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Bridgeport High School?
253 students attend Bridgeport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bridgeport High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeport High School?
Bridgeport High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgeport High School offer ?
Bridgeport High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgeport High School part of?
Bridgeport High School is part of Bridgeport School District.
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