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Bridge City High School

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Bridge City High School ranks 908 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

908^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 55% of Texas high schools

Summary

Bridge City High School in Bridge City, TX, serves 891 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Bridge City Independent School District (Isd), a district with a 3-star rating. This mid-sized school stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 99.0% and an extremely low dropout rate of 0.2%, which are among the best in the region. For context, nearby Nederland High School has a graduation rate of 95.5%, while Memorial High School sits at 85.6%. The school also has a relatively low rate of economic disadvantage, with only 31.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, compared to 87.25% at West Orange-Stark High School.

Academically, Bridge City shows a clear split in performance. It consistently outperforms the state average in Biology (76.5% proficient vs. 70.51% state) and English I Reading (60.08% vs. 55.43% state). However, it struggles in Algebra I, where only 47.73% of students are proficient—well below the state average of 54.03% and far behind Nederland High School’s 66.23%. This pattern suggests the school excels in science and reading but has room for improvement in math. The school’s state ranking has been remarkably stable, hovering between the 50th and 59th percentile over the last four years, offering a consistent, mid-tier option compared to the fluctuating performance of some neighbors.

One interesting finding is the school’s spending efficiency. Bridge City spends $9,874 per student, the lowest among nearby schools, yet achieves competitive graduation rates and test scores. For example, West Orange-Stark High School spends $13,025 per student but has a lower graduation rate (84.9%) and weaker test scores. Additionally, the school’s performance with Gifted and Talented students has been volatile, dropping from the 81st percentile in 2022-2023 to the 49th percentile in 2025-2026, indicating inconsistency in challenging its highest-achieving students. Overall, Bridge City offers a stable, low-risk environment with strong graduation outcomes, making it a reliable choice for families in the area.

891

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,196

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611-0847

(409) 735-1600

District: Bridge City Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Bridge City High School:

Elementary:	Bridge City Elementary
	Bridge City Intermediate
Middle:	Bridge City Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg63%

Texas avg62%

908^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 28 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

388^th of 951Bridge City Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	908 of 2009	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.3	979 of 1974	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.8	822 of 1990	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	835 of 1961	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.4	512 of 1876	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	582 of 1861	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.0	670 of 1857	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.2	456 of 1797	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	70.0	351 of 1777	80.2%	★★★★☆
2016	72.5	308 of 1762	82.5%	★★★★☆
2015	68.6	445 of 1743	74.5%	★★★★☆
2014	58.9	684 of 1734	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.9	390 of 1652	76.4%	★★★★☆
2012	48.8	858 of 1603	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	66.7	529 of 1672	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.4	425 of 1568	72.9%	★★★★☆
2009	71.3	344 of 1539	77.6%	★★★★☆
2008	77.8	188 of 1510	87.5%	★★★★☆
2007	75.7	242 of 1497	83.8%	★★★★☆
2006	67.9	451 of 1430	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.9	241 of 1429	83.1%	★★★★☆
2004	72.2	305 of 1427	78.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	639 of 1086	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	19.6	693 of 834	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.3	457 of 1065	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	15.7	936 of 1069	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.6	565 of 1031	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	478 of 1020	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.7	363 of 556	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.9	261 of 428	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.4	389 of 530	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	55.5	265 of 525	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	301 of 507	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.4	365 of 488	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.1	361 of 487	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.9	312 of 486	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.5	999 of 1837	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.0	603 of 1829	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.1	968 of 1810	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.9	641 of 1784	64.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	804 of 1195	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.1	724 of 1153	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	18.3	1245 of 1437	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.1	935 of 1371	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.2	534 of 1278	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	323 of 1195	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	48.3	421 of 1136	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.6	228 of 1113	79.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	860 of 1936	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.7	882 of 1504	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.9	969 of 1880	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.3	847 of 1891	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	502 of 1841	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	56.2	745 of 1815	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.7	702 of 1798	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.0	398 of 1781	77.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	611 of 1206	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.9	223 of 1182	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	55.0	703 of 1172	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.8	86 of 1177	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	59.4	594 of 1145	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.3	213 of 1137	81.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	1228 of 1860	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.9	820 of 1453	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	973 of 1805	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.5	946 of 1820	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.8	661 of 1762	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	627 of 1743	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	716 of 1714	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	581 of 1691	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	962 of 1937	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.7	967 of 1513	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	1103 of 1884	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.2	1063 of 1897	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.8	423 of 1847	77.1%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	589 of 1848	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.9	837 of 1818	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	398 of 1794	77.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.2	955 of 1954	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.5	770 of 1515	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	834 of 1891	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	802 of 1913	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.6	515 of 1853	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	65.4	499 of 1840	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	54.1	715 of 1824	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.2	617 of 1803	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	304 of 713	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.8	417 of 598	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	18.1	628 of 731	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.1	339 of 677	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.2	82 of 664	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	9.5	553 of 588	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.9	1006 of 1581	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.9	824 of 1299	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	958 of 1548	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.8	1180 of 1478	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	52.5	488 of 1418	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.7	681 of 1382	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.0	805 of 1357	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	882 of 1347	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.1	1030 of 1584	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.7	981 of 1294	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.2	1054 of 1556	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.4	1022 of 1576	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.7	688 of 1525	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.4	823 of 1510	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.6	894 of 1526	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	781 of 1539	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2026)57th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)56th percentile~ school

Male (2026)51st percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)50th percentile-4 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)49th percentile-5 vs school

At Risk (2022)46th percentile-27 vs school

African American (2026)41st percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)36th percentile-18 vs school

White (2026)35th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)35th percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2026)34th percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)33rd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology76%+6 vs state

U.S. History64%-7 vs state

English I Reading60%+5 vs state

English II Reading57%~ state avg

Algebra I48%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Bridge City High School	Public	9-12	2690 Texas Ave	Bridge City	77611	Orange County	Bridge City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 735-1600	891	64	14.0	31.6%	641 (71.9%)	14 (1.6%)	190 (21.3%)	20 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.8%)	51.8	908^th of 2009 public high schools	54.8%		47.3	979^th of 1974 public high schools	50.4%	71	47.7	76.5	60.1	57.4	63.5	$9,196
Orangefield High School	Public	9-12	10058 Fm 105	Orangefield	77639	Orange County	Orangefield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 735-3851	563	47	11.9	28.8%	460 (81.7%)	7 (1.2%)	71 (12.6%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	65.3	539^th of 2009 public high schools	73.2%		66.9	498^th of 1974 public high schools	74.8%	41	39.5	80.3	58.8	69.7	89.2	$11,839
West Orange-Stark High School	Public	9-12	1400 Newton St	Orange	77631	Orange County	West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 882-5570	659	59	11.2	87.3%	80 (12.1%)	367 (55.7%)	168 (25.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.5%)	18.2	1674^th of 2009 public high schools	16.7%		15.6	1685^th of 1974 public high schools	14.6%	11	36.8	40.2	31.3	42.6	45.3	$10,605
Port Neches-Groves High School	Public	9-12	1401 Merriman St	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 729-7644	1,720	116	14.7	37.4%	927 (53.9%)	80 (4.7%)	552 (32.1%)	105 (6.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (3.1%)	54.1	846^th of 2009 public high schools	57.9%		51.6	872^nd of 1974 public high schools	55.8%	26	39.7	71.1	56.0	63.6	77.7	$8,683
Lit Cypr-Mrceville High School	Public	9-12	7327 N Hwy 87	Orange	77632	Orange County	Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 886-5821	1,001	74	13.5	51.0%	728 (72.7%)	74 (7.4%)	138 (13.8%)	16 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.8%)	47.9	1002^nd of 2009 public high schools	50.1%		42.9	1091^st of 1974 public high schools	44.7%	89	34.0	66.0	55.7	69.3	63.7	$10,164
Bob Hope High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4545 Hwy 73	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Bob Hope School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 983-3244	555	30	18.6	92.1%	3 (0.5%)	28 (5.0%)	520 (93.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	78	258^th of 2009 public high schools	87.2%		77	271^st of 1974 public high schools	86.3%	13	0.0	78.0	71.3	85.4	87.4	$9,662
Alternative Education School	Public	6-12	300 S 12th St	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 727-5241	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Memorial High School	Public	9-12	3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 984-4000	2,140	164	13.0	80.7%	40 (1.9%)	914 (42.7%)	1,086 (50.7%)	55 (2.6%)	27 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (0.8%)	22.8	1615^th of 2009 public high schools	19.6%		18.8	1639^th of 1974 public high schools	17.0%	24	31.4	45.0	31.6	42.8	61.4	$11,264
Stilwell Technical Center/Cate	Public	9-12	3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr	Port Arthur	77642	Jefferson County	Port Arthur Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 984-4750	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nederland High School	Public	9-12	2101 18th St	Nederland	77627	Jefferson County	Nederland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 727-2741	1,500	111	13.5	39.3%	761 (50.7%)	147 (9.8%)	439 (29.3%)	104 (6.9%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (2.6%)	67.4	492^nd of 2009 public high schools	75.5%		64.5	565^th of 1974 public high schools	71.4%	73	66.2	79.3	66.8	72.3	71.6	$9,438

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridge City High School

What district is Bridge City High School in?

Bridge City Independent School District (Isd)

What schools feed into Bridge City High School?

Bridge City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bridge City Elementary
Elementary : Bridge City Intermediate
Middle : Bridge City Middle

How many students attend Bridge City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 891 students attended Bridge City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridge City High School?

Students at Bridge City High School are 72% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Bridge City High School a good school?

Bridge City High School ranks 908^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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