Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bridge Gate Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridge Gate Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bridge Gate Community School's student population of 218 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Bridge Gate Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridge Gate Community School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3014 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
77%
17%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridge Gate Community School's ranking?
Bridge Gate Community School is ranked #3014 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridge Gate Community School?
The graduation rate of Bridge Gate Community School is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bridge Gate Community School?
218 students attend Bridge Gate Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bridge Gate Community School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridge Gate Community School?
Bridge Gate Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridge Gate Community School offer ?
Bridge Gate Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridge Gate Community School part of?
Bridge Gate Community School is part of Bridge Gate Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridge Gate Community School located?
Bridge Gate Community School is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.
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