THE BRIDGE

Set in DULUTH, Minnesota, THE BRIDGE is a minimally staffed four-year high school, run under DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. It serves 25 students across grade 12. Compared to the state average of about 371 students per school, that is 93% smaller than typical.

THE BRIDGE is one of 31 schools operated by DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that teaches 8,994 students overall.

In terms of who attends, THE BRIDGE shows that the largest single group is White at 52%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest reads as 28% Black, 8% multiracial, 8% Native American, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 90% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Around 68% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, St. Louis County runs at roughly 40%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (St. Louis County) records that median household income runs about $70,069, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. THE BRIDGE is one of 100 public schools in St. Louis County (combined enrollment of about 23,921 students).

The closest other public school is EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at THE BRIDGE has edged up 56%, going from 16 students in 2018 to 25 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment expanded from 6% to 28% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.