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Bolton High School

72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
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Top 30%
Serving 233 students in grades 9-12, Bolton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bolton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bolton High School's student population of 233 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bolton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#273 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bolton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bolton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bolton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bolton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Bolton High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bolton High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bolton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolton High School's ranking?
Bolton High School is ranked #273 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bolton High School often compared to?
Bolton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E. O. Smith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolton High School?
The graduation rate of Bolton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bolton High School?
233 students attend Bolton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bolton High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolton High School?
Bolton High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bolton High School offer ?
Bolton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton High School part of?
Bolton High School is part of Bolton School District.

School Reviews
2   11/15/2010
This school is not that good. The students here are not friendly and self absorbed. Good grades are handed out when not deserved. The education here is low class. These students cannot even spell. The school band is terrible. Especially the saxophones.
- Posted by Parent - peggy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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