Bridge Charter Academy

Bridge Charter Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Lowell, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 496 students. It is part of the Lowell School District 71, which is ranked 66 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridge Charter Academy has shown a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 79.6% to 87.5% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the Lowell School District 71 average. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.5% to 45.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. In terms of academic performance, Bridge Charter Academy's English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics proficiency rates are mixed compared to the Lowell School District 71 and the state of Oregon, with some grade levels performing better and others lagging behind, particularly in the upper grades. The school's science proficiency rates are higher than the Lowell School District 71 but still below the state average.

When compared to the nearby charter schools, such as Teach-NW, Academy for Character Education, and Childs Way Charter School, Bridge Charter Academy generally performs worse in terms of test scores, particularly in mathematics and science. However, its graduation rates are comparable to these schools. The relatively low spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio at Bridge Charter Academy may be impacting the school's ability to provide the necessary resources and support for its students, which could be an area for the school to explore and potentially address.