Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Bridges ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bridges's student population of 68 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridges ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges's ranking?
Bridges is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges?
The graduation rate of Bridges is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bridges?
68 students attend Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bridges students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges?
Bridges has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridges offer ?
Bridges offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges part of?
Bridges is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
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