Bridge City Independent School District
School district in Texas, United States
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Bridge City Independent School District is a public school district based in Bridge City, Texas, United States. In addition to Bridge City, the district serves a portion of West Orange (west of State Highway 87) and portions of Orange and Port Arthur.[6] The district operates one high school, Bridge City High School.
| Bridge City Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1031 West Roundbunch Road
Bridge City , TexasUnited States | |
| Coordinates | 30°2′5″N 93°51′13″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Independent school district |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12[2] |
| Superintendent | Mike Kelly[1] |
| Schools | 4[2] |
| NCES District ID | 4811310[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,235 (2023–2024)[2] |
| Teachers | 195.15 (on an FTE basis) (2023–2024)[2] |
| Staff | 194.13 (on an FTE basis) (2023–2024)[2] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16.58 (2023–2024)[2] |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class 4A Football & Basketball[3] |
| District mascot | Cardinal[4] |
| Colors | Red and white[4] |
| Other information | |
| TEA District Accountability Rating for 2011-12 | Recognized[5] |
| Website | www |
Finances
Academic achievement
In 2011, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[5] Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating.[7] No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012.[8] A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking).
Historical district TEA accountability ratings[5]
- 2011: Recognized
- 2010: Recognized
- 2009: Recognized
- 2008: Recognized
- 2007: Academically Acceptable
- 2006: Recognized
- 2005: Academically Acceptable
- 2004: Recognized
Schools
In the 2018–2019 school year, the district operates four schools.[1]
- Bridge City High School (Grades 9-12)
- Bridge City Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Bridge City Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
- Bridge City Elementary (Grades PK-2)
Special programs
Athletics
Bridge City High School participates in the boys sports of baseball, basketball, football, and soccer, .[4] The school participates in the girls sports of basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.[4] For the 2014 through 2016 school years, Bridge City High School will play football in UIL Class 4A.[3]
Bridge City won its only state championship in football in 1966 against McKinney High School 30-6 under head coach Harold "Chief" Wilson after losing to Brownwood High School the previous year.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Matt Bryant, placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League[9]
- Steve Worster, halfback for the University of Texas Longhorns 1968–1971
- Shane Dronett, defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos
- Jason Mathews, offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans
