The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

Summary:

The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville is an alternative public school serving grades 4-12 in Jacksonville, Florida, with a student population of 595 that is predominantly African American (83.7%).

The school faces significant challenges, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 58.3% to 86.7% in recent years, well below the state and district averages of 50-60%. Chronic absenteeism has also been a major issue, rising from 45.2% to 76.6% over the past few years, much higher than the typical 15-20% rates in the state and district. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below state and district averages, ranging from 11% to 26% on End-of-Course (EOC) exams compared to 54-69% for the region. The school serves a high-need population, with 84.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, the challenges at The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville become even more apparent. For instance, Cornerstone Classical Academy, a public charter school about 10 miles away, consistently outperforms The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville on academic measures, with proficiency rates ranging from 78% to 95% on EOC exams. While the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,450 to $14,922 over the past few years, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the academic outcomes have not yet reflected these investments.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 630-6952

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
688^th of 807 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,922

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 595

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.7%

White:

7.6%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.64. (See more...)

Compare Details The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.34. (See more...)

Compare Details The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville ranks worse than 85.3% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.7%), White (7.6%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville is 17.5. 7 alternative schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville is $14,922, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 alternative schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville 688^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	1.59	2165^th	2182	0.8%
2021	3.48	2232^nd	2247	0.7%
2022	1.22	2215^th	2219	0.2%
2023	1.64	2230^th	2240	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	4.91	1051^st	1099	4.4%
2021	7.02	1093^rd	1136	3.8%
2022	4.19	1119^th	1148	2.5%
2023	7.34	1103^rd	1177	6.3%

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Rank History for The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	2.65	689^th	734	6.1%
2021	5.53	666^th	746	10.7%
2022	3.83	707^th	774	8.7%
2023	4.86	711^th	792	10.2%
2024	7.60	688^th	807	14.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	94	573	2	20	2	0	16	707
2018	73	619	4	36	0	0	21	753
2019	58	594	3	26	0	0	26	707
2020	57	523	5	31	1	1	12	630
2021	53	415	3	34	0	0	13	518
2022	50	451	2	23	0	0	16	542
2023	45	498	5	30	1	1	15	595

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	707	66.0	10.7	80.5
2018	753	59.0	12.7	84.6
2019	707	53.0	13.3	80.5
2020	630	44.0	14.3	81.9
2021	518	46.0	11.2	80.1
2022	542	34.0	15.9	85.4
2023	595	34.0	17.5	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	707	66.0	10.7	80.5
2018	753	59.0	12.7	84.6
2019	707	53.0	13.3	80.5
2020	630	44.0	14.3	81.9
2021	518	46.0	11.2	80.1
2022	542	34.0	15.9	85.4
2023	595	34.0	17.5	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$693 (6.9%)	$9,414 (93.1%)	$10,107
2019	$751 (7.0%)	$9,998 (93.0%)	$10,749
2020	$974 (9.3%)	$9,476 (90.7%)	$10,450
2021	$1,654 (12.0%)	$12,158 (88.0%)	$13,811
2022	$2,342 (17.9%)	$10,713 (82.1%)	$13,054
2023	$2,936 (19.7%)	$11,986 (80.3%)	$14,922

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2165^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2230^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.3%
Ranks 1051^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1103^rd of 1177 Middle schools	1.9%
Ranks 689^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 711^th of 792 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	0	6	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Science (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	0	10	10%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	15	6	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	12	2	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	11	8	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	44	42	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	13	7	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	47	41	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	17	3	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	12	6	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	10	13	3%
8th Grade Science (Duval)	40	35	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	16	14	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	45	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	8	7	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	43	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	16	22	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	11	21	10%
End of Course US History (Duval)	69	61	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	28	26	2%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	9	10	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville)	6	11	5%
End of Course Geometry (Duval)	63	53	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	707	595	15.8%
African American	594	498	16.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	26	30	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	58	45	22.4%
Two or More Races	26	15	42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.5%	84%	3.6%

Schools Near The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville	Public, Alternative	4-12	2115 Commonwealth Ave	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6952	595	34	17.5	84.0%	45 (7.6%)	498 (83.7%)	30 (5.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)								(n/a)							14.0	18.0									17.0	35.0	24.0	23.0		$14,922	$2,936	$11,986
KIPP Jacksonville K-12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1440 North McDuff Ave	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 683-6643	1,101	48	22.9	79.7%	31 (2.8%)	1,000 (90.8%)	34 (3.1%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.5%)								(n/a)	28.0	24.0	11.0	26.0	23.0	18.0	29.0	28.0	17.0	22.0	3.0	9.0	24.0	7.0	14.0	15.0	36.0	57.0		62.0	43.0	$6,599	$853	$5,746
Jacksonville Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2043 Forest St	Jacksonville	32204	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 288-7732	837	60	13.9	38.4%	376 (44.9%)	324 (38.7%)	75 (9.0%)	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.7%)								(n/a)	52.0	49.0	43.0	39.0	25.0	45.0	53.0		44.0	40.0	36.0	38.0	36.0	24.0	33.0	42.0	67.0	94.0	93.0		68.0	$9,857	$857	$9,000
Mt. Herman Ese Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1741 Francis St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6740	110	20	5.5	43.6%	27 (24.5%)	64 (58.2%)	8 (7.3%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)								(n/a)
Idea Bassett	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1845 Bassett Rd	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 821-7717	407	25	16.2	86.2%	14 (3.4%)	352 (86.5%)	39 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.0	48.0		44.0	42.0				64.0	73.0		40.0	52.0								66.0	$25,229	$1,919	$23,310
Hospital And Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	1128 Barber St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 348-5191	96	7	13.7	19.8%	48 (50.0%)	30 (31.3%)	9 (9.4%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.3%)								(n/a)								30.0									8.0	27.0	40.0			$48,243	$5,860	$42,382
Idea River Bluff	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2354 University Blvd. N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 821-7580	303	27	11.2	80.9%	42 (13.9%)	194 (64.0%)	62 (20.5%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.0	30.0		38.0	41.0				42.0	38.0		46.0	72.0								74.0	$31,103	$1,387	$29,717
Duval Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2819	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2037	1,877	58	32.3	21.8%	649 (34.6%)	824 (43.9%)	221 (11.8%)	48 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (7.0%)								(n/a)	50.0	24.0	40.0	50.0	51.0	38.0	43.0	50.0	24.0	17.0	6.0	13.0	28.0	32.0	23.0	24.0	13.0	21.0	44.0	47.0	48.0	$9,066	$1,868	$7,198
Youth Development Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3015 Parental Home Road	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 725-6662	18	5	3.6	44.4%	5 (27.8%)	9 (50.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville

Is The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville a good school?

The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Florida alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville?

Students at The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville are 84% African American, 8% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville?

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville.

What district is The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville in?

Duval

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