THE BRIDGE

15 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Bridge, located at 215 N 1st Ave E in Duluth, Minnesota, is a specialized educational and support facility operating under the Duluth Public Schools district. It is primarily designed as an alternative learning environment that provides intensive support for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The program focuses on academic credit recovery, social-emotional development, and individualized instruction to help students navigate personal or behavioral challenges while working toward their high school diploma.

By fostering a smaller, more structured, and trauma-informed atmosphere, The Bridge aims to re-engage students who have become disconnected from the standard school system. The staff emphasizes building strong, supportive relationships with students, providing them with the resources and stability necessary to overcome barriers to success. Ultimately, the school acts as a critical bridge for at-risk youth, helping them regain momentum in their education and preparing them for a successful transition to graduation or post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

0.4

Full-Time Teachers

37.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE BRIDGE
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	3
Black	1

White
11 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (20.0 %)
Black
1 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8740
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	37.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 12 15