Bridges Preparatory School
Beaufort, SC 29906
Phone: (843) 982-7737
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 1472 students
Bridges Preparatory School, a charter school located in Beaufort, SC, serves grades K-12 in the School Public Charter School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bridges Preparatory School is a charter school located in Beaufort, SC. 1472 students attend Bridges Preparatory School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) Tests data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 College and Career Ready Assessments (READY) data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 8/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average SAT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from South Carolina Department of Education, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from South Carolina Department of Education, and using 2024 Student Growth - Middle Level data from South Carolina Department of Education. |
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Posted: June 3, 2024
I have been to so many schools in my time (Im a military kid Ive been to eight) and this is genuinely the best school I have ever been to. There is absolutely no bullying at this school, very little and if there is it is snuffed out immediately. The teachers all care about their students and the subjects they are teaching. It is so so good at preparing you for the future and placing kids on the role necessary for their academic knowledge.
Posted: August 14, 2022
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Posted: August 14, 2022
Wonderful school, would recommend to anyone whos looking.
Posted: July 14, 2022
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Posted: July 14, 2022
Our child is in the lower elementary level at Bridges so our experience is in the K-5 range, for what it's worth. I'd put BPS squarely in the average range for local schools. Take away the shiny new campus and it's the same experience we've had with the traditional public schools in Beaufort County. Yes, BPS emphasizes STEM and Paidea and Project Lead the Way and SEL and all of the other popular buzzwords shouted at high volume; in practice, the day to day "curriculum" seems to be the same Teachers Pay Teachers worksheets that show up everywhere else. Add in a decent dose of YouTube and Chromebook apps, of course.
Where BPS scores above-average with us is the overall enthusiasm level and dedication of the teaching staff. Our child likes going in each day, which is important.
Regarding the campus, it's nice but odd. With a big plot of land to work with, the parking lot/car line situation is frustrating and the elementary playground is kind of sad and barren. There's no reason traffic should be backing out on to Robert Smalls Pkwy each morning (unless planners woefully underestimated the impact of plopping a 1100+ students in that spot with no bus/transportation budget). This might be the sort of thing that happens with public charter schools - planning at this level is a lot to ask of a small group of people and a relatively inexperienced school board that doesn't have the supports of a traditional school district.
Posted: September 28, 2021
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Posted: September 28, 2021
they dont treat kids right and they abuse power and kick out kids just for asking a question
Posted: September 28, 2021
Posted: July 20, 2020
My high school student reported teachers giving him answers, not wanting to work and being lazy
Posted: July 20, 2020
My children routinely ran into racism, bullying, and teachers who inappropriately talked negatively about the school to students. The culture at this school was toxic.
Posted: July 20, 2020
There was some leadership, but teachers at this school would constantly talk trash to students about the leadership that students did not find any belief in their school due to the bad conditions.
Posted: July 20, 2020
Posted: July 20, 2020
This school has a long way to go. My son was called the n-word in front of teachers and nothing happened, threatened, and his state testing scores dropped because of the terrible teachers and engagement. This school looks pretty and seems great on the outside, but has a toxic culture, especially for anyone non-white or non-straight. Terrible.
Posted: July 20, 2020
Teachers are not engaged and children are able to cheat and hardly think at all.
Posted: December 17, 2019
Posted: December 17, 2019
Posted: December 17, 2019
Mrs. Hunt and Mr. Palmer are great SPED teachers and can really help students.
Posted: December 17, 2019
Posted: December 17, 2019
Overall, It is a great school and better than the County Schools
Posted: December 17, 2019
They give just enough homework, and have students study at home, but do cover all the content in classes.
Posted: December 17, 2019
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Posted: November 22, 2019
This school is one of the worst schools in Beaufort. It does not effectively prepare its students for college let alone the next grade.
Posted: November 22, 2019
Posted: November 22, 2019
They don't teach, they just do experiments and take walks.
Posted: June 20, 2018
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Posted: June 20, 2018
I love it at Bridges Prep. It is definitely better than some other schools in Beaufort
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Moss | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 1.2 mi | |
| 2 | Habersham | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 2 mi | |
| 3 | Cottage Farm | Area of Town | Beaufort | SC | 2.8 mi | |
| 4 | Laurel bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 4 mi | |
| 5 | Pleasant Point Plantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 5.6 mi | |
| 6 | Royal Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Beaufort | SC | 6.4 mi | |
| 7 | The Farm at Buckwalter | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bluffton | SC | 15 mi | |
| 8 | University Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hardeeville | SC | 15.5 mi | |
| 9 | Lake Shore | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Port Wentworth | GA | 32.1 mi | |
| 10 | Capital Crest at Godley Station | Apartment Complex | Savannah | GA | 34.3 mi | |
| 11 | Village Green | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Savannah | GA | 39.8 mi | |
| 12 | Fords Pointe | Apartment Complex | Savannah | GA | 42.3 mi | |
| 13 | Richmond Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 45.5 mi | |
| 14 | Richmond Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 46.5 mi | |
| 15 | Mainstreet | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 46.9 mi | |
| 16 | White Oak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 46.9 mi | |
| 17 | Plantation Way | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 46.9 mi | |
| 18 | Buckhead | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richmond Hill | GA | 48.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady's Island | Lady's Island | SC | 7 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown Savannah | savannah | GA | 30.4 mi | |
| 3 | Pooler | Pooler | GA | 35.7 mi | |
| 4 | Guyton | Guyton | GA | 37.9 mi | |
| 5 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | GA | 46.2 mi | |
| 6 | Richmond Hill | Richmond Hill | GA | 46.2 mi | |
| 7 | West Ashley | Charleston | SC | 48.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Beaufort Naval Hospital | 4.1 mi. |
| Beaufort MCAS | 4.3 mi. |
| Parris Island MCRD | 6 mi. |
| Hunter Army Airfield | 34.9 mi. |
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