Bridge Academy School District

9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212-3323
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,297 students in Bridge Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bridge Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,297 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bridge Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 10% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#635 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
35%
25%
45%
11%
38%
67%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,793 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,909
$18,510
Spending / Student
$7,793
$17,693

Best Bridge Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bridge Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3105 Carpenter St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Carpenter St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bridge Academy School District?
Bridge Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,297 students.
What is the rank of Bridge Academy School District?
Bridge Academy School District is ranked #665 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridge Academy School District?
83% of Bridge Academy School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridge Academy School District?
Bridge Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bridge Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,793 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,297 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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