Enrollment
11
High
DISTRICT 662 · STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARTERET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 370063003317
Bridges School
140 Vashti Dr, Morehead City, NC 28557 · (252) 808-3040 · Carteret County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
3.7:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
8 students
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 | 9% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 45% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 18% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Bridges School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #597 of 598 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
+1 (+10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
3.7:1
was 3.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 3 | 3.7:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 4.9 | 2.6:1 | 77% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 3.3 | 2.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 3 | 3.3:1 | 70% (7) |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 8 | 3.5:1 | 68% (19) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 7 | 4.4:1 | 90% (28) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bridges School.
Since 2017-18: students down 61% (28 to 11); teachers down 63% (8 to 3).
About Bridges School
Bridges School is a small high school in Morehead City, North Carolina, (ZIP code 28557). It serves 11 students in grades 6 through 12. The average among high schools in North Carolina is roughly 761 students; this school is 99% smaller than that.
Bridges School is one of 17 schools in Carteret County Public Schools, which enrolls 7,847 students in total.
At 64%, White students outnumber all other groups at Bridges School combined. Other students are 27% Black and 9% multiracial. By comparison, Carteret County residents are about 86% White.
Bridges School counts 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 3.7 students for each one. Among high schools in North Carolina, the typical ratio is 19.6:1. About 73% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
Federal survey data for Carteret County show that median household income is about $72,322, roughly 35% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Bridges School is among the 19 public schools in Carteret County.
West Carteret High is located about 0.2 miles from Bridges School. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Bridges School is coded as Town: Distant in federal locale data.
Enrollment was 10 in 2020-21 and 11 in 2024-25, a gain of 1 students.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Bridges School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Carteret County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
69,148
Census ACS
Median income
$72,322
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
8,053 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Carteret County Public Schools
- West Carteret HighHigh · 1,095 students
- Croatan HighHigh · 1,019 students
- White Oak ElementaryElementary · 784 students
- Broad Creek MiddleMiddle · 722 students
- Newport ElementaryElementary · 621 students
- East Carteret HighHigh · 521 students
Other schools in Morehead City
- West Carteret HighHigh · 1,095 students
- Morehead City MiddleMiddle · 506 students
- Morehead City PrimaryElementary · 502 students
- Morehead Elem at Camp GlennElementary · 253 students
- Marine Sci. and Tech. Early College HSCombined
Other Bridges schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Bridges. Bridges School is the 4th largest of the 4.
Nearby schools
- West Carteret High0.2 mi · 1,095
- Morehead City Primary0.7 mi · 502
- Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn2.4 mi · 253
- Morehead City Middle2.8 mi · 506
- Newport Middle4.8 mi · 346
- Newport Elementary5.4 mi · 621
Frequently asked questions
About Bridges SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bridges School?
Bridges School enrolls approximately 11 students in grades 06-12.
Is Bridges School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bridges School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Bridges School?
Approximately 3.7:1 students per teacher at Bridges School.
How diverse is Bridges School?
Bridges School reports a student body of 64% White, 27% Black, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Bridges School?
Bridges School is overseen by Carteret County Public Schools in Carteret County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.