Bridgeport High School is a public high school in Bridgeport, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District. Bridgeport plays in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. Their mascot is the Bulldog and the school colors are Columbia blue, black, and white.
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, The Bridgeport School District - High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Bridgeport School District - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Bridgeport School District - High School's student population of 167 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
Black, White, Columbia blue
School Rankings
The Bridgeport School District - High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Bridgeport School District - High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2029 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bridgeport School District - High School's ranking?
The Bridgeport School District - High School is ranked #2029 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are The Bridgeport School District - High School often compared to?
The Bridgeport School District - High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire High School, Martins Ferry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Bridgeport School District - High School?
The graduation rate of The Bridgeport School District - High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Bridgeport School District - High School?
167 students attend The Bridgeport School District - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of The Bridgeport School District - High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bridgeport School District - High School?
The Bridgeport School District - High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Bridgeport School District - High School offer ?
The Bridgeport School District - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Bridgeport School District - High School part of?
The Bridgeport School District - High School is part of Bridgeport Exempted Village School District.
In what neighborhood is The Bridgeport School District - High School located?
The Bridgeport School District - High School is located in the Wolfhurst neighborhood of Bridgeport, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Wolfhurst.
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