Serving 8 students in grades 6-12, The Bridge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming 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% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Bridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Bridge School's student population of 8 students has grown by 700% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Bridge School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
13%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Bridge School?
The graduation rate of The Bridge School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend The Bridge School?
8 students attend The Bridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Bridge School students are White, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Bridge School?
The Bridge School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Bridge School offer ?
The Bridge School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Bridge School part of?
The Bridge School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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