Bridgeton High School

www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us

1,641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bridgeton High School, located at 111 N. West Avenue in Bridgeton, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bridgeton Public School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses core academic subjects, vocational training, and various extracurricular programs. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic responsibility among its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bridgeton High School plays a significant role in the cultural and social life of the city. The school actively promotes student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By focusing on inclusivity and community partnership, the administration and faculty work to address the unique challenges of the district while striving to improve student outcomes and graduation rates in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

1,641

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridgeton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	1,282
Black	287
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,282 (78.1%)
Black
287 (17.5%)
White
49 (3.0%)
Two or More
18 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Asian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeton City School District
Phone:	(856)455-8030
Website:	http://www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 9 472

Grade 10 426

Grade 11 391

Grade 12 352