At a glance
Reported students
117
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island high enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Bridge Academy: 117 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bridge Academy
Bridge Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 117 students for 2024–25.
Among 61 high schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 688 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (91.5%) and Black (5.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bridge Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic91.5%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aventure Academy
High · Grades 09–12
227 reported students
E-Cubed Academy
High · Grades 09–12
338 reported students
Times2 Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
383 reported students
Dr. Jorge Alvarez HS
High · Grades 09–12
447 reported students
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
High · Grades 09–12
685 reported students
Providence Career Technical
High · Grades 09–12
759 reported students
Public schools near Bridge Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School High · Providence | 09–12 | 1,050 | under 0.1 mi |
| Providence Career Technical High · Providence | 09–12 | 759 | under 0.1 mi |
| Classical High School High · Providence | 09–12 | 1,116 | 0.1 mi |
| Charette Charter School High · Charter · Charette Charter | 09–12 | 168 | 0.6 mi |
| Achievement First Providence H High · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | 09–12 | 458 | 0.6 mi |
| RINI Middle College High · Charter · Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College | 09–12 | 462 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bridge Academy
What grades does Bridge Academy serve?
Bridge Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Providence.
How many students attend Bridge Academy?
Bridge Academy reported 117 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridge Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 117 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bridge Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bridge Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bridge Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65% 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 Bridge Academy in?
Bridge Academy is part of Providence, based in Providence, RI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bridge Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central High School (under 0.1 mi), Providence Career Technical (under 0.1 mi), Classical High School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.