Bridge Alternative High School

www.brightonk12.com

70 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bridge Alternative High School, located in Brighton, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational setting within the Brighton Area Schools district. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school provides an individualized approach to academics. Its mission is to help students overcome barriers to success, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for life after graduation, whether that includes post-secondary education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture that fosters personal growth, responsibility, and academic progress. By maintaining a smaller learning community, Bridge Alternative High School is able to offer more personalized attention and flexible programming, allowing students to work at a pace that suits their unique needs. As part of the broader Brighton K-12 district, the school maintains a commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of their path, have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

Total Students

6.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	7
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
59 (84.3%)
Hispanic
7 (10.0%)
Two or More
3 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brighton Area Schools
Phone:	(810)299-4046
Website:	http://www.brightonk12.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 38