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#2480 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
High School · Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan · Benton Harbor, MI
A charter high school in Benton Harbor, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
499 WEST MAIN ST, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Benton Harbor.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton Harbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,859
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | PK–9 | 0.3 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Lake Michigan Catholic Middle and High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Benton Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,337NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is listed in Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a public high school in Benton Harbor, MI, part of Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan, serving approximately 121 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,480 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
What grades does Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan serve?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan rank in MI?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan ranks #2,480 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan a charter school?
Yes, Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan a Title I school?
No, Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
85.1% of students at Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (269) 927-1064
- Area population (ZIP 49022)
- 29,796
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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