Serving 10 students in grades 6-12, The Bridge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming 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 Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The Bridge School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dayton, WY, covering approximately 1006.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Bridge School's student population of 10 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Bridge School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
20%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Bridge School?
The graduation rate of The Bridge School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Bridge School?
10 students attend The Bridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of The Bridge School students are White, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Bridge School?
The Bridge School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Bridge School offer ?
The Bridge School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Bridge School part of?
The Bridge School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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