Bridgeport High School is a four-year public high school located in the city of Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States, in Harrison County. It operates as part of the county of the Harrison County School District. The current BHS building opened in 1969 and sits on the 21-acre campus.
Serving 814 students in grades 9-12, Bridgeport High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bridgeport High School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Bridgeport High School ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport High School's ranking?
Bridgeport High School is ranked #91 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Bridgeport High School often compared to?
Bridgeport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Robert C Byrd High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridgeport High School?
The graduation rate of Bridgeport High School is 99%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Bridgeport High School?
814 students attend Bridgeport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bridgeport High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeport High School?
Bridgeport High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bridgeport High School offer ?
Bridgeport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridgeport High School part of?
Bridgeport High School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.
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