Bridges High School

Summary:

Bridges High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Madras, Oregon, with a student population of just 73. As part of the Jefferson County School District 509J, which is ranked 136 out of 140 districts in the state, Bridges High School itself is ranked 261 out of 268 high schools in Oregon and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridges High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with only around 10-12% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science, significantly lower than the 18.1% and 16.7% for the district, and the 45.2% and 32% for the state, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 82.19% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the district and state averages. Despite these challenges, Bridges High School spends significantly more per student ($36,359 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby Culver High School ($19,868) and Madras High School ($17,955).

The analysis of Bridges High School suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in providing effective educational opportunities for its students, particularly those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The persistent academic underperformance, high percentage of low-income students, and disproportionate spending compared to nearby schools raise questions about the school's strategies and resource allocation, and indicate that it may need to re-evaluate its approach to better support its students and improve their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

410 SW 4th St
Madras, OR 97741

(541) 475-4820

District: Jefferson County School District 509J

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $37,019

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

54.8%

Hispanic:

21.9%

White:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bridges High School ranks worse than 97.4% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bridges High 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bridges High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (54.8%), Hispanic (21.9%), White (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridges High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Bridges High School employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridges High School is $37,019.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridges High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridges High School 261^st of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Bridges High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Jefferson County School District 509J:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District 509J 136^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bridges High School

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Rank History for all students at Bridges High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.31	261^st	268	2.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bridges High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.23	169^th	170	0.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Bridges High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.81	213^th	213	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bridges High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	21	0	0	35	74	0	1	131
2018	25	0	0	23	68	1	0	117
2019	24	0	0	20	77	0	0	121
2020	19	0	0	22	71	0	2	114
2021	16	2	0	9	45	0	0	72
2022	11	1	1	17	40	0	1	71
2023	15	1	0	16	40	0	1	73

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 Bridges High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	131	3.4	38.0	49.6
2018	117	4.4	26.5	49.6
2019	121	4.1	29.1	88.4
2020	114	4.5	25.3	88.6
2021	72	4.5	16.0	n/a
2022	71	7.5	9.4	n/a
2023	73	6.0	12.1	82.2

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 Bridges High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	131	3.4	38.0	49.6
2018	117	4.4	26.5	49.6
2019	121	4.1	29.1	88.4
2020	114	4.5	25.3	88.6
2021	72	4.5	16.0	n/a
2022	71	7.5	9.4	n/a
2023	73	6.0	12.1	82.2

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 Bridges High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$13,061
2020	n/a	n/a	$16,514
2021	n/a	n/a	$24,306
2022	$1,484 (4.1%)	$34,875 (95.9%)	$36,359
2023	$1,716 (4.6%)	$35,304 (95.4%)	$37,019

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridges High 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bridges High School)	25	10.3	14.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District 509J)	52.4	39.1	13.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	121	73	39.7%
African American	0	1
American Indian	77	40	48.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	16	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	15	37.5%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.4%	82.2%	6.2%

Schools Near Bridges High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)	OSAS Mathematics (2024)	OSAS Science (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bridges High School	Public	9-12	410 SW 4th St	Madras	97741	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 475-4820	73	6	12.1	82.2%	15 (20.5%)	1 (1.4%)	16 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	6.3	261^st of 268 public high schools	2.6%					(n/a)	12.5		10.0	$37,019	$1,716	$35,304
Madras High School	Public	9-12	390 SE 10th St	Madras	97741	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District 509J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 475-7265	781	36	21.5	93.1%	208 (26.6%)	6 (0.8%)	308 (39.4%)	5 (0.6%)	241 (30.9%)	3 (0.4%)	10 (1.3%)	13.1	246^th of 268 public high schools	8.2%		29.5	193^rd of 258 public high schools	25.2%	53	19.1	6.1	17.9	$19,701	$1,560	$18,141
Culver High School	Public	9-12	710 Fifth St	Culver	97734	Jefferson County	Culver School District 4	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 546-2251	210	17	12.7	68.6%	134 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (31.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$23,917	$1,672	$22,245

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges High School

What district is Bridges High School in?

Jefferson County School District 509J

How many students attend Bridges High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Bridges High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridges High School?

Students at Bridges High School are 55% American Indian, 22% Hispanic, 21% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Is Bridges High School a good school?

Bridges High School ranks in the bottom 2.6% of Oregon high schools.

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