Bridges High School

410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Bridges High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bridges High School's student population of 85 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

Bridges High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#673 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
<50%
31%
≤20%
44%
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
55%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
17%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridges High School's ranking?
Bridges High School is ranked #673 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges High School?
The graduation rate of Bridges High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bridges High School?
85 students attend Bridges High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bridges High School students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges High School?
Bridges High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridges High School offer ?
Bridges High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges High School part of?
Bridges High School is part of Jefferson County SD 509j School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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