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Bridges

455 South 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Bridges ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bridges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Bridges's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bridges ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridges is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
33%
≤20%
45%
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridges's ranking?
Bridges is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridges?
The graduation rate of Bridges is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Bridges?
76 students attend Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bridges students are Hispanic, and 24% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridges?
Bridges has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bridges offer ?
Bridges offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridges part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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