Bridgeton High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Bridgeton High School

111 N West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

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Bottom 50%

Serving 1,703 students in grades 9-12, Bridgeton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
: Bottom 50%
: 3% (Btm 50%)
: 8% (Btm 50%)
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Bridgeton High School's student population of 1,703 students has grown by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,703 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

104 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Bridgeton High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Bridgeton High School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Bridgeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Bridgeton High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NJ)

#2193 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Bridgeton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

36%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bridgeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

49%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bridgeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

23%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bridgeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

11:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bridgeton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bridgeton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.

Hispanic

80%

34%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bridgeton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

17%

15%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bridgeton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

38%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.33

0.72

This chart displays the diversity score of Bridgeton High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

82%

85%

This chart displays graduation rate of Bridgeton High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

60%

32%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bridgeton City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeton High School's ranking?

Bridgeton High School is ranked #2193 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.

What schools are Bridgeton High School often compared to?

Bridgeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Regional High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bridgeton High School?

The graduation rate of Bridgeton High School is 82%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.

How many students attend Bridgeton High School?

1,703 students attend Bridgeton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Bridgeton High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeton High School?

Bridgeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Bridgeton High School offer ?

Bridgeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Bridgeton High School part of?

Bridgeton High School is part of Bridgeton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: 82% (Btm 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: 3% (Btm 50%)
: 8% (Btm 50%)
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education