BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER

(786)476-2038

www.bridgeprepacademy.com

Charter School 309 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

BridgePrep Academy of Orlando is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Operating under a philosophy that emphasizes a well-rounded education, the school focuses on high academic standards, fostering a positive learning environment, and developing strong character among its students. Their curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for success in middle school and beyond, often incorporating technology-integrated classrooms and individualized instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

In addition to its core academic program, BridgePrep Academy places a significant emphasis on community involvement and the integration of cultural heritage. The school is known for its "SPAN" (Spanish) language program, which aims to promote bilingualism as a key asset for students in a globalized society. By maintaining a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and administrators, the school strives to create a supportive community that encourages students to excel both academically and personally.

309

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	249
Black	38
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
249 (80.6 %)
Black
38 (12.3 %)
White
19 (6.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(786)476-2038
Website:	http://www.bridgeprepacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	17
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	49.5%
Male	156	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)