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The Bridge Way School

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Philadelphia, PA

7360 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

The Bridge Way School is an independent private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 24 students and around 7 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 300% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
24
Teachers
3.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of independent high schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 32 independent high schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    6’13–1410’15–167’17–185’21–2224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    92
    108
    118
    126

    Student body

    Black71%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    White8%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Bridge Way School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The Bridge Way School

    What grades does The Bridge Way School serve?

    The Bridge Way School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend The Bridge Way School?

    About 24 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Bridge Way School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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