Serving 151 students in grades 6-8, Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bridges Preparatory Academy's student population of 151 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Bridges Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges Preparatory Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bridges Preparatory Academy?
151 students attend Bridges Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bridges Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges Preparatory Academy?
Bridges Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bridges Preparatory Academy offer ?
Bridges Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bridges Preparatory Academy part of?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is part of Bridges Preparatory Academy School District.
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