Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan vs St Joseph High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
Benton Harbor · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students
St Joseph High School
Saint Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
933 students
| Measure | Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan | St Joseph High School Saint Joseph, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #412 of 591 | #62 of 591 |
| National rank | #12187 of 16,910 | #2977 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 112 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 35.0).
- •St Joseph High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 19.4).
- •St Joseph High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 112.
- •Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is a charter school while St Joseph High School is a public 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 Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan better than St Joseph High School?
On the Success Index (US), St Joseph High School ranks higher (71.3 vs 35.0 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 Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan and St Joseph High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan: 112. St Joseph High School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan and St Joseph High School rank in Michigan?
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan is 412th of 591 and St Joseph High School is 62nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).