Is Bridge Gate Community School a good school?

Bridge Gate Community School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Ohio alternative schools.

How many students attend Bridge Gate Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Bridge Gate Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridge Gate Community School?

Students at Bridge Gate Community School are 82% African American, 12% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

Bridge Gate Community School

Summary:

Bridge Gate Community School is an alternative public charter school located in Columbus, Ohio, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 212 students. The school has a unique student racial makeup, with a majority African American student population (over 80% in recent years) and smaller percentages of white, Hispanic, and multiracial students.

Bridge Gate Community School faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 53.9% to 73% in recent years, which is much higher than the state average. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been extremely low, ranging from 0% to 52.9% in the past few years, much lower than the state average. Academically, Bridge Gate Community School's students have consistently underperformed compared to the state averages on Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 52.6% in mathematics and 0% to 38.9% in English Language Arts, while the state averages were significantly higher.

Interestingly, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of white students (from 6.57% to 2.83%) and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students (from 3.29% to 12.26%) over the past few years. In comparison, Westwood Preparatory Academy, a nearby alternative public charter school, has a significantly different student racial makeup, with a majority white student population, and also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher graduation rates compared to Bridge Gate Community School. Despite the school's poor academic performance, Bridge Gate Community School has a relatively high per-student spending of $7,399 (2018-2019 school year), which is higher than the per-student spending at the nearby Westwood Preparatory Academy ($6,675 in 2018-2019).

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

4060 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228-5102

(614) 501-3820

District: Bridge Gate Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1394^th of 1,577 Ohio Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.1%

Hispanic:

12.3%

White:

2.8%

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Compare Details Bridge Gate Community School ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Bridge Gate Community School ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Bridge Gate Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bridge Gate Community School 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridge Gate Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Gate Community School 1394^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Bridge Gate Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bridge Gate Community School 995^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Bridge Gate Community School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	1.05	1675^th	1676	0.1%
2021	4.26	1593^rd	1610	1.1%
2022	2.56	1581^st	1588	0.4%
2023	5.49	1517^th	1596	4.9%
2024	10.51	1394^th	1577	11.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	4.95	213^th	213	0.0%
2023	11.95	225^th	239	5.9%
2024	14.85	240^th	258	7.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	0.96	1464^th	1465	0.1%
2022	2.15	1416^th	1419	0.2%
2023	6.02	1383^rd	1447	4.4%
2024	12.11	1314^th	1484	11.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	0.60	1500^th	1502	0.1%
2023	2.22	1473^rd	1483	0.7%
2024	4.00	1422^nd	1466	3.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	5.38	604^th	605	0.2%
2022	8.16	598^th	601	0.5%
2023	18.93	527^th	610	13.6%
2024	25.40	477^th	603	20.9%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	1.92	1046^th	1050	0.4%
2021	4.21	1036^th	1037	0.1%
2022	4.45	1008^th	1017	0.9%
2023	2.93	1045^th	1048	0.3%
2024	6.30	995^th	1046	4.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.24	941^st	945	0.4%
2024	6.93	928^th	989	6.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.30	915^th	917	0.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.00	403^rd	405	0.5%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	1.10	828^th	836	1.0%
2021	3.08	804^th	819	1.8%
2022	3.20	811^th	836	3.0%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.19	95^th	100	5.0%
2022	28.15	82^nd	111	26.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.46	739^th	758	2.5%
2019	1.13	770^th	779	1.2%
2022	2.47	759^th	773	1.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.63	750^th	763	1.7%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.94	265^th	279	5.0%
2022	7.55	291^st	306	4.9%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	20	8	0	29
2018	10	66	23	1	100
2019	9	202	26	1	238
2020	16	211	13	3	243
2021	14	191	7	1	213
2022	13	227	21	2	263
2023	6	174	26	6	212

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 Bridge Gate Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	29	5.0	5.8	n/a
2018	100	8.3	12.0	n/a
2019	238	15.0	15.7	n/a
2020	243	13.7	17.6	n/a
2021	213	11.2	18.9	n/a
2022	263	15.2	17.2	n/a
2023	212	11.5	18.4	n/a

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 Bridge Gate Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	29	5.0	5.8	n/a
2018	100	8.3	12.0	n/a
2019	238	15.0	15.7	n/a
2020	243	13.7	17.6	n/a
2021	213	11.2	18.9	n/a
2022	263	15.2	17.2	n/a
2023	212	11.5	18.4	n/a

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 Bridge Gate Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,399
2022	$9,037
2023	$11,940

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridge Gate Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1675^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1517^th of 1596 Elementary schools	4.9%
Ranks 1046^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 1045^th of 1048 Middle schools	0.1%
Ranks 828^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 811^th of 836 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridge Gate Community School)	4.3	18.8	14.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Gate Community School)	13	12.5	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Gate Community School)	11.8	41.7	29.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Gate Community School)	5.9	8.3	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Gate Community School)	0	0
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Gate Community School)	5.6	0	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bridge Gate Community School)	0	0
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridge Gate Community School)	18.8	0	18.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
End of Course American History (Bridge Gate Community School)	11.8	23.1	11.3%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	68.2	9.9%
End of Course Biology (Bridge Gate Community School)	5.3	7.7	2.4%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	64.7	9%
End of Course Geometry (Bridge Gate Community School)	0	0
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.6	8.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Bridge Gate Community School)	7.7	0	7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	49.1	12%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	238	212	10.9%
African American	202	174	13.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	26	26
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	6	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%

Schools Near Bridge Gate Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Bridge Gate Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4060 Sullivant Ave	Columbus	43228	Franklin County	Bridge Gate Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 501-3820	212	12	18.4		6 (2.8%)	174 (82.1%)	26 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)	14.3	14.3			27.3	52.6	7.1	6.3	0.0	7.1	15.4	38.9	21.4	25.0	0.0	7.1				0.0	$11,940
Columbus Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3330 Chippewa St	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Columbus Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 275-3600	841	48	17.7	36.7%	225 (26.8%)	230 (27.3%)	113 (13.4%)	190 (22.6%)	6 (0.7%)	31 (3.7%)	46 (5.5%)								(n/a)	70.7	47.2	92.6		63.2	90.6	47.6	26.0	40.0	11.8	84.1	89.1	84.1	52.1	66.7	34.0	100.0	73.3	40.0	40.0	$8,298
Westwood Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1183 Essex Ave	Columbus	43201	Franklin County	Westwood Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 510-5400	266	24	11.3		172 (64.7%)	72 (27.1%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)								(n/a)																					$10,374
Great River Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 43	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Great River Connections Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(614) 368-1122	1,627	61	26.4		1,101 (67.7%)	238 (14.6%)	129 (7.9%)	12 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	141 (8.7%)								(n/a)	36.8	40.8	52.9	48.3	31.9	42.3	16.2	20.3	26.7	18.0	46.5	48.1	47.8	39.1	50.0	28.5	42.9	45.8	14.5	23.3	$7,912
Special Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1490 E Main St	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 365-5207	158	1	158.0		41 (25.9%)	97 (61.4%)	5 (3.2%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (7.0%)								(n/a)																					$4,978
Ohio School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	K-12	500 Morse Rd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(614) 752-1152	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ohio State School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	5220 N High St	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(614) 752-1152	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
KIPP Columbus	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2900 INSPIRE Drive	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	KIPP Columbus	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 263-6137	1,920	112	17.1		39 (2.0%)	1,683 (87.7%)	80 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (5.7%)								(n/a)	50.0	10.1	21.6	58.8	42.5	65.1	44.4	11.9	10.8	7.3	48.8	61.7	60.7	29.8	30.2	18.8	17.8	40.4	5.8	26.3	$10,707
Zenith Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4606 Heaton Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Zenith Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 888-9997	441	25	17.6		8 (1.8%)	373 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	28.6	43.8	71.4	45.3	27.6	41.7	9.5	9.1	14.3	25.0	31.0	41.7	57.1	40.9	50.0	50.0	50.0	46.9	5.8	16.7	$16,907
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2255 Kimberly Pkwy E	Columbus	43232	Franklin County	Columbus Arts & Technology Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 577-0900	509	26	19.7		18 (3.5%)	388 (76.2%)	78 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)								(n/a)	21.4	17.6	53.3	40.0	24.1	15.4	19.0	10.7	9.4	5.9	44.8	34.6	47.6	53.6	21.9	11.8	30.0	28.6	5.0	24.0	$9,252

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