Bridge Charter Academy

Lowell SD 71
60 S Pioneer St
Lowell, OR 97452
Charter School 560 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Bridge Charter Academy, located in Lowell, Oregon, is a publicly funded, independent charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Operating under the umbrella of the Lowell School District, the academy is designed to offer families a flexible, personalized alternative to traditional classroom-based instruction. Its primary mission focuses on providing a supportive educational environment that emphasizes individualized learning plans, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining strong academic standards.

The academy is particularly well-regarded for its hybrid or "blended" learning model, which often combines teacher-led instruction with home-based study components. This structure makes the school an attractive option for families who prefer a high degree of involvement in their child’s education or who are seeking an environment that accommodates diverse learning styles. By integrating community resources and a collaborative approach between parents, students, and educators, Bridge Charter Academy aims to foster academic success and personal development within the close-knit Lowell community.
560
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    488 (87.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lowell SD 71
Phone: (541)937-5200
Website: http://www.bridgecharter.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 43
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 24
Gender Ratio