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#4830 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bridge City H S
High School · Bridge City ISD · Bridge City, TX
A Bridge City ISD high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2690 TEXAS AVE, Bridge City, TX 77611
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bridge City H S score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridge City H S 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average680/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridge City), 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
$102,791
Median home value
$199,200
Median rent
$1,540/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangefield H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| West Orange-stark H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 654 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bridge City ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridge City H S is listed in BRIDGE CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridge City H S
Bridge City H S is a public high school in Bridge City, TX, part of Bridge City ISD, serving approximately 942 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,830 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridge City H S
What grades does Bridge City H S serve?
Bridge City H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bridge City H S?
Bridge City H S has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridge City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridge City H S is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridge City H S rank in TX?
Bridge City H S ranks #4,830 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bridge City H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridge City H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bridge City H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridge City H S has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bridge City H S a charter school?
No, Bridge City H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridge City H S a Title I school?
No, Bridge City H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridge City H S?
37.5% of students at Bridge City H S 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
- 942
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (409) 735-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77611)
- 9,550
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 77611; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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