At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Bridge Alternative High School: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 74
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Bridge Alternative High School
Bridge Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brighton. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Brighton Area Schools. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). Students served under IDEA represent 28.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bridge Alternative High School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 28.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic10%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brighton Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brighton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,887 reported students
Miller
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Spencer Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Hilton Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Hawkins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
551 reported students
Hornung Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
558 reported students
Public schools near Bridge Alternative High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High School High · Brighton Area Schools | 09–12 | 1,887 | 1 mi |
| Charyl Stockwell Academy High School High · Charter · Charyl Stockwell Academy | 09–12 | 334 | 1.3 mi |
| FlexTech High School High · Charter · FlexTech High School | 09–12 | 171 | 2 mi |
| Kensington Woods Schools High · Charter · Kensington Woods Schools | 06–12 | 114 | 5.8 mi |
| Legacy High School High · Hartland Consolidated Schools | 09–12 | 62 | 7.3 mi |
| Hartland Virtual Academy High · Hartland Consolidated Schools | 06–12 | 22 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Alternative High School
What grades does Bridge Alternative High School serve?
Bridge Alternative High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Brighton Area Schools.
How many students attend Bridge Alternative High School?
Bridge Alternative High School reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 74 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridge Alternative High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 70 students and 6.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bridge Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bridge Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brighton Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bridge Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bridge Alternative High School in?
Bridge Alternative High School is part of Brighton Area Schools, based in Brighton, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bridge Alternative High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brighton High School (1 mi), Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (1.3 mi), FlexTech High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.