BRIDGE ACADEMY

55 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bridge Academy, located at 616 Eastland Drive in Twin Falls, Idaho, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to providing personalized learning pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the Twin Falls School District, the academy focuses on credit recovery, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment designed to help students overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to foster academic success and personal growth. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and a curriculum tailored to specific student needs, Bridge Academy serves as a vital resource for young people in the community working to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

4.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIDGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
32 (58.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (29.1 %)
Asian
2 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (3.6 %)
Black
1 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)733-8505
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
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 7 25

Grade 8 30