Bridgeton High School

Bridgeton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
111 N West Ave,  Bridgeton, NJ
Bridgeton City School District
3.4
3.0
1,703 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Carl Dolente
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
8%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
156:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
79.7%
Black
17.1%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rowan University 258 Students
Stockton University 196 Students
Rowan College South Jersey - Cumberland 148 Students
Montclair State University 91 Students
Temple University 80 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 79 Students
Kean University 77 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 75 Students
The College of New Jersey 70 Students
Rider University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Business 44 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 31 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 127 Reviews
3.0 Junior
1/14/2025
Bridgeton high school has had a reputation of being a dangerous school for children. But in my experiences it is not as near as bad as many claim it to be.
3.0 Alum
10/24/2024
I think the school has a lot of staff who really care about their students. But the area has a lot of problems and that shows in the ways students behave.
4.0 Senior
5/27/2024
I had a nice experience in my high school, but I wish my freshman year was different since I had to learn online because of the pandemic. That was something I was not use to and that made it feel like I never had freshman year. I enjoy the most, my art classes and my art club because the teacher is so nice and encourages you to try your best. I also enjoyed my dance class because I had fun while dancing. I personally don't enjoy that much history but in my junior year I had a history teacher that made me not hate history.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
4/26/2017
This school is not bad, just as long as you play sports, bullying is a large issue and, especially now racism and other bigotry, some teachers are excellent at their jobs and some are not even close.
5.0 student
8/13/2011
You know, many people put Bridgeton High down, but in reality, it is nowhere near that bad. People say it is racially mixed, but as a graduate there, I can say that is only if YOU make it that way. Being a school of such mixed cultures and races, cliques don't exist. I was in the marching band, whic...

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Bridgeton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bridgeton, NJ, in the Bridgeton neighborhood, and is served by the Bridgeton City School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,703 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. Bridgeton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $208,931. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cumberland Regional High School, Cumberland Campus, Maranatha Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Bridgeton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bridgeton High School.

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