Bridgman High School in Bridgman, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bridgman High School is a suburban public school in Bridgman, Michigan that is part of Bridgman Public School District. It serves 239 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

239 Students

21 Teachers

9964 Gast Rd

Bridgman, MI 49106 View local requests

http://www.bridgmanschools.com

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Bridgman High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Betustak

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Bridgman High School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Bridgman High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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