Bridges
Bridges is a small high in CARBONDALE, Colorado, serving grades 09–12 with 91 students. The district invests $16,558 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 65% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.
Student Body & Demographics at Bridges
Academic Outcomes at Bridges
School Resources & Funding
- Above-average funding — $16,558/student vs $14,347 nationally
- 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 65% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Best suited for families in CARBONDALE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.