BRIDGES SCHOOL

Bridges School is a Title I public school that is part of the Carteret County Public Schools school district, located in Morehead City, NC with about 28 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Bridges School has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Bridges School**, located at 140 Vashti Drive in Morehead City, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Carteret County Public Schools system. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to serve students who may require a more structured, individualized, or supportive setting than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school. The school focuses on providing academic interventions and behavioral support to help students meet their graduation requirements while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for personal and academic success.

By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, Bridges School emphasizes a personalized approach to education that addresses the unique needs of its student population. The school’s mission centers on fostering a positive school climate where students are encouraged to overcome challenges, improve their academic standing, and prepare for future transitions—whether that involves returning to a traditional high school, entering the workforce, or pursuing post-secondary education. Through this targeted support, the school plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the district have access to the resources they need to remain on a path toward graduation.

For more information, contact Bridges School at (252) 808-3040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.