Bridges

455 SOUTH 3RD STREET
CARBONDALE, CO 81623

brhs.rfsd.k12.co.us

91 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bridges High School, located in Carbondale, Colorado, operates as an alternative high school within the Roaring Fork School District. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on creating a supportive, personalized environment that prioritizes student well-being and flexible learning pathways. By maintaining a smaller student body, Bridges is able to foster strong, mentorship-based relationships between staff and students, helping those who have faced academic or personal challenges find a sustainable path toward graduation.

The school’s philosophy centers on the integration of rigorous academics with social-emotional support and real-world skill development. Beyond standard curriculum requirements, Bridges often emphasizes experiential learning and community connection, aiming to build students' confidence and autonomy. For many families in the Carbondale area, the school serves as a vital resource for students looking for a non-traditional approach to education that addresses both their academic needs and their broader personal development.

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridges
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	79
Two or More	2

Hispanic
79 (86.8 %)
White
10 (11.0 %)
Two or More
2 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
Phone:	(970)384-5995
Website:	http://brhs.rfsd.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 73