Bridges/wyandot Academy serves 15 students in grades 1-12.
Bridges/wyandot Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges/wyandot Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges/wyandot Academy's student population of 15 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridges/wyandot Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bridges/wyandot Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
40%
7%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges/wyandot Academy's ranking?
Bridges/wyandot Academy is ranked #180 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges/wyandot Academy?
The graduation rate of Bridges/wyandot Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bridges/wyandot Academy?
15 students attend Bridges/wyandot Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bridges/wyandot Academy students are White, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges/wyandot Academy?
Bridges/wyandot Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridges/wyandot Academy offer ?
Bridges/wyandot Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Bridges/wyandot Academy part of?
Bridges/wyandot Academy is part of Kansas City School District.
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