Bridgeton High School

Summary:

Bridgeton High School is a public high school in Bridgeton, New Jersey, serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bridgeton City School District, which is ranked 606 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bridgeton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 424 out of 426 high schools in the state.

Bridgeton High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.7% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 81.0% and 91.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Bridgeton High School has also struggled with high rates of chronic absenteeism, with the percentage of chronically absent students ranging from 16.6% to 36.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Salem County Career and Technical High School and Cumberland County Technical Education Center, both of which are vocational-focused schools, Bridgeton High School consistently underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and other key indicators. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of New Jersey high schools for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 111 N West Avenue
       Bridgeton, NJ  08302


(856) 455-8030

District: Bridgeton City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 426 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,944 Help


Feeder schools for Bridgeton High School:

Elementary:    Broad Street School
    Buckshutem Road School
    Cherry Street School
    Indian Ave School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,703

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
African American:
16.6%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.1% Help


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Compare Details Bridgeton High School ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bridgeton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80%), African American (16.6%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgeton High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgeton High School is $14,944.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bridgeton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeton High School 424th of 426 New Jersey public high schools. (See Bridgeton High School in the ranking list.)

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Bridgeton City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeton City School District 606th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bridgeton High School

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Rank History for all students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.02 320th 343 6.7%
2004 7.95 319th 348 8.3%
2005 3.45 331st 351 5.7%
2006 5.80 333rd 357 6.7%
2007 4.54 338th 361 6.4%
2008 3.36 338th 359 5.8%
2009 7.92 338th 370 8.6%
2010 10.40 333rd 371 10.2%
2011 6.50 346th 378 8.5%
2012 6.54 360th 388 7.2%
2013 8.24 361st 396 8.8%
2014 18.81 353rd 411 14.1%
2015 25.65 315th 406 22.4%
2016 24.60 326th 409 20.3%
2017 15.08 371st 411 9.7%
2018 15.44 372nd 415 10.4%
2019 9.10 393rd 416 5.5%
2021 9.79 390th 405 3.7%
2022 9.88 405th 415 2.4%
2023 11.00 400th 422 5.2%
2024 6.44 424th 426 0.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.41 107th 146 26.7%
2019 21.78 132nd 138 4.3%
2022 22.94 129th 137 5.8%
2023 27.55 128th 161 20.5%
2024 15.23 175th 179 2.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.49 328th 355 7.6%
2019 19.21 314th 349 10.0%
2022 21.52 313th 344 9.0%
2023 24.53 272nd 339 19.8%
2024 12.16 344th 349 1.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.70 297th 345 13.9%
2019 11.35 331st 347 4.6%
2021 14.37 316th 326 3.1%
2022 5.58 318th 324 1.9%
2023 16.82 315th 344 8.4%
2024 13.61 336th 350 4.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 363rd 403 9.9%
2019 5.76 396th 408 2.9%
2021 10.62 383rd 402 4.7%
2022 8.32 402nd 414 2.9%
2023 8.57 399th 416 4.1%
2024 7.48 407th 416 2.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.34 382nd 405 5.7%
2019 6.65 399th 407 2.0%
2021 10.31 389th 402 3.2%
2022 6.39 401st 410 2.2%
2023 9.92 386th 414 6.8%
2024 8.23 399th 415 3.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.87 238th 266 10.5%
2019 14.56 250th 254 1.6%
2021 18.16 235th 247 4.9%
2022 13.71 254th 256 0.8%
2023 16.04 243rd 250 2.8%
2024 12.59 259th 260 0.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 316th 368 14.1%
2019 11.47 345th 364 5.2%
2021 20.71 339th 374 9.4%
2022 13.04 369th 382 3.4%
2023 14.61 361st 385 6.2%
2024 10.43 383rd 394 2.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bridgeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.25 331st 340 2.6%
2019 2.58 333rd 339 1.8%
2021 6.16 331st 336 1.5%
2022 2.61 331st 335 1.2%
2024 1.14 331st 337 1.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

Bridgeton High School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Open Quote i used to go to this crappy school...the highest classes they teach i could learn as a freshman in cumberland regional. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bridgeton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 568 652 7 93 7 n/a n/a 0 1327
1989 536 631 6 132 7 n/a n/a 0 1312
1990 509 582 6 137 2 n/a n/a 0 1236
1991 426 538 3 136 3 n/a n/a 0 1106
1992 435 563 1 145 1 n/a n/a 0 1145
1993 424 598 1 116 5 n/a n/a 0 1144
1994 401 562 2 121 3 n/a n/a 0 1089
1995 322 432 4 99 9 n/a n/a 0 866
1996 322 432 4 99 9 n/a n/a 0 866
1998 297 516 9 150 9 n/a n/a 0 981
1999 298 513 11 141 10 n/a n/a 0 973
2000 270 507 10 178 8 n/a n/a 0 973
2001 274 413 16 192 7 n/a n/a 0 902
2002 229 493 7 247 0 n/a n/a 0 976
2003 229 493 7 247 0 n/a n/a 0 976
2004 219 510 7 264 1 n/a n/a 0 1001
2005 215 520 6 285 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
2006 200 537 6 335 4 n/a n/a 0 1082
2007 193 525 4 363 4 n/a n/a 0 1089
2008 184 517 4 427 5 n/a n/a 0 1137
2009 165 476 4 457 8 0 3 0 1113
2010 144 467 3 508 9 0 18 0 1149
2011 122 445 3 554 4 0 7 0 1135
2012 81 337 3 434 3 1 8 0 867
2013 77 394 0 507 1 0 9 0 988
2014 98 395 0 609 3 0 13 0 1118
2015 103 394 0 722 8 0 16 0 1243
2016 96 381 2 816 5 0 16 0 1316
2017 81 348 1 872 8 0 16 0 1326
2018 77 339 3 936 5 0 14 0 1374
2019 67 319 3 996 4 0 15 0 1404
2020 53 278 1 1070 5 0 15 0 1422
2021 53 308 2 1179 4 0 14 0 1560
2022 48 311 0 1272 6 0 17 0 1654
2023 32 288 1 1339 5 0 16 0 1681
2024 40 282 0 1363 4 0 14 0 1703

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 Bridgeton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1327 105.0 12.6 n/a
1989 1312 102.0 12.8 n/a
1990 1236 91.0 13.5 39.3
1991 1106 90.0 12.2 41.6
1992 1145 100.0 11.4 45
1993 1144 103.5 11.1 51.5
1994 1089 109.5 9.9 48.3
1995 866 92.7 9.3 52.4
1996 866 92.7 9.3 52.4
1998 981 93.4 10.5 55.1
1999 973 100.4 9.7 52.3
2000 973 99.4 9.8 61.8
2001 902 104.9 8.6 55.7
2002 976 88.4 11.0 65.7
2003 976 88.4 11.0 65.7
2004 1001 92.0 10.9 64.1
2005 1029 100.0 10.3 n/a
2006 1082 124.0 8.7 63.8
2007 1089 125.0 8.7 68.1
2008 1137 93.0 12.2 71.6
2009 1113 110.7 8.3 72.6
2010 1149 117.0 9.8 78.8
2011 1135 109.0 10.4 82.3
2012 867 106.8 8.1 83.4
2013 988 n/a n/a 88.2
2014 1118 114.0 9.8 87.9
2015 1243 112.0 11.0 8.4
2016 1316 108.0 12.1 5.7
2017 1326 100.0 13.2 49.1
2018 1374 113.0 12.1 58.2
2019 1404 112.0 12.5 81.1
2020 1422 114.5 12.4 88
2021 1560 119.0 13.1 75.6
2022 1654 106.0 15.5 72.9
2023 1681 109.0 15.4 n/a
2024 1703 103.5 16.4 61.1

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 Bridgeton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1327 105.0 12.6 n/a
1989 1312 102.0 12.8 n/a
1990 1236 91.0 13.5 39.3
1991 1106 90.0 12.2 41.6
1992 1145 100.0 11.4 45
1993 1144 103.5 11.1 51.5
1994 1089 109.5 9.9 48.3
1995 866 92.7 9.3 52.4
1996 866 92.7 9.3 52.4
1998 981 93.4 10.5 55.1
1999 973 100.4 9.7 52.3
2000 973 99.4 9.8 61.8
2001 902 104.9 8.6 55.7
2002 976 88.4 11.0 65.7
2003 976 88.4 11.0 65.7
2004 1001 92.0 10.9 64.1
2005 1029 100.0 10.3 n/a
2006 1082 124.0 8.7 63.8
2007 1089 125.0 8.7 68.1
2008 1137 93.0 12.2 71.6
2009 1113 110.7 8.3 72.6
2010 1149 117.0 9.8 78.8
2011 1135 109.0 10.4 82.3
2012 867 106.8 8.1 83.4
2013 988 n/a n/a 88.2
2014 1118 114.0 9.8 87.9
2015 1243 112.0 11.0 8.4
2016 1316 108.0 12.1 5.7
2017 1326 100.0 13.2 49.1
2018 1374 113.0 12.1 58.2
2019 1404 112.0 12.5 81.1
2020 1422 114.5 12.4 88
2021 1560 119.0 13.1 75.6
2022 1654 106.0 15.5 72.9
2023 1681 109.0 15.4 n/a
2024 1703 103.5 16.4 61.1

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 Bridgeton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,039 (7.0%) $13,905 (93.0%) $14,944

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgeton 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 393rd of 416 High schoolsRanks 400th of 422 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton High School)11.713.3
 1.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeton City School District)11.713.3
 1.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Bridgeton High School)4.94.5
 0.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Bridgeton City School District)4.94.5
 0.4%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
End of Course Algebra I (Bridgeton High School)4.34.5
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bridgeton City School District)96.7
 2.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14041681
 19.7%
African American319288
 9.7%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic9961339
 34.4%
Pacific Islander00
White6732
 52.2%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgeton High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,703 students attended Bridgeton High School.

Bridgeton High School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of New Jersey high schools.

Students at Bridgeton High School are 80% Hispanic, 17% African American, 2% White.

Bridgeton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Broad Street School
Elementary : Buckshutem Road School
Elementary : Cherry Street School
Elementary : Indian Ave School
Elementary : Quarter Mile Lane School
Elementary : West Avenue School


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