At a glance
Reported students
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon high enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 267 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
Bridges High School: 62 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 72
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.5:1
What the reported data says about Bridges High School
Bridges High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Madras. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Jefferson County SD 509J. NCES reports 62 students for 2024–25.
Among 267 high schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 342 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below the Oregon median of 18.2:1 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (45.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.6%). English learners represent 47.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bridges High School
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 47.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White21%
- Hispanic30.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native45.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
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 Jefferson County SD 509J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Madras High School
High · Grades 09–12
768 reported students
509J On-Line
Elementary · Grades KG–08
27 reported students
Big Muddy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
3 reported students
Metolius Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Buff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
Madras Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Public schools near Bridges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509J On-Line Elementary · Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–08 | 27 | under 0.1 mi |
| Madras High School High · Jefferson County SD 509J | 09–12 | 768 | 0.4 mi |
| Madras Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 384 | 0.4 mi |
| Buff Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County SD 509J | KG–05 | 297 | 0.5 mi |
| Jefferson County Middle School Middle · Jefferson County SD 509J | 06–08 | 426 | 1.3 mi |
| Culver High School High · Culver SD 4 | 09–12 | 229 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bridges High School
What grades does Bridges High School serve?
Bridges High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Jefferson County SD 509J.
How many students attend Bridges High School?
Bridges High School reported 62 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 267 Oregon high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 72 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridges High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 62 students and 7.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bridges High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bridges High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County SD 509J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bridges High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bridges High School in?
Bridges High School is part of Jefferson County SD 509J, based in Madras, OR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bridges High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include 509J On-Line (under 0.1 mi), Madras High School (0.4 mi), Madras Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.