Bridges Alternative School serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
33%
25%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bridges Alternative School?
68 students attend Bridges Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bridges Alternative School students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges Alternative School?
Bridges Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridges Alternative School offer ?
Bridges Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bridges Alternative School part of?
Bridges Alternative School is part of Carteret County Public Schools School District.
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