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Bridges Academy is
an urban public school
in Oakland, California that is part of Oakland Unified School District.
It serves 414 students
in K - 5
with a student/teacher ratio of 25.9:1.
Its teachers have had 675 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Bridges Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 17, 2025
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Bridges Academy
$403,966
raised using DonorsChoose
675
projects
funded
58
teachers
funded
1,469
donors
92
projects
for
basic supplies
41
projects for
technology
131
projects for
books
57
projects
for
art supplies
Bridges Academy has received support from
1,069 individuals from California and
400 individuals out-of-state.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we’re trusted by teachers, donors, administrators, and partner organizations across the country.