Serving 710 students in grades 9-12, Bolton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Bolton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolton High School?
The graduation rate of Bolton High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bolton High School?
710 students attend Bolton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bolton High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bolton High School offer ?
Bolton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bolton High School part of?
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