Serving 1,210 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bridges Preparatory School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridges Preparatory School's student population of 1,210 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges Preparatory School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Preparatory School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
12%
32%
White
67%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Preparatory School's ranking?
Bridges Preparatory School is ranked #436 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bridges Preparatory School often compared to?
Bridges Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Bridges Preparatory School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory School?
1,210 students attend Bridges Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bridges Preparatory School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Preparatory School?
Bridges Preparatory School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges Preparatory School offer ?
Bridges Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges Preparatory School part of?
Bridges Preparatory School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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