Benton Harbor High School vs Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
Benton Harbor · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students
| Measure | Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, Michigan | Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 591 | #412 of 591 |
| National rank | #16477 of 16,910 | #12187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 11.5).
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.2).
- •Benton Harbor High School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 112.
- •Benton Harbor High School is a public school while Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Harbor High School better than Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
On the Success Index (US), Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan ranks higher (35.0 vs 11.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benton Harbor High School and Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Harbor High School: 469. Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Harbor High School and Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan rank in Michigan?
Benton Harbor High School is 560th of 591 and Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is 412th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).