Enrollment
212
High
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOLTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090036000037
Bolton High School
72 Brandy St., Bolton, CT 06043 · (860) 643-2768 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL212 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
58 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 51 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 48 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 66 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 47 | 22% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Bolton School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bolton High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton High School this school | 212 | 27.4% | N/A |
| Nathan Hale-Ray High School Moodus | 262 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Portland High School Portland | 323 | 31.6% | N/A |
| Lyman Memorial High School Lebanon | 322 | 28.0% | N/A |
| Housatonic Valley Regional High School Falls Village | 352 | 29.8% | N/A |
| Old Saybrook Senior High School Old Saybrook | 338 | 22.5% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bolton High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 212 | #187 of 201 | #51 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 7.4:1 | #1 of 188 | #1 of 52 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.9% | #144 of 188 | #41 of 52 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.4% | #136 of 196 | #34 of 54 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.9% | #19 of 120 | #4 of 36 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
212
-50 (-19%) vs 2020
-7% since 1990-91, when it was 227
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 9.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 212 | 28.6 | 7.4:1 | 27% (58) |
| 2023-24 | 215 | 28.6 | 7.5:1 | 25% (54) |
| 2022-23 | 233 | 28.6 | 8.2:1 | 20% (47) |
| 2020-21 | 262 | 29 | 9.0:1 | 23% (60) |
| 2017-18 | 275 | 31.9 | 8.6:1 | 13% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 307 | 31 | 9.9:1 | 18% (54) |
| 2010-11 | 331 | 28 | 11.8:1 | 10% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 273 | 22 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 227 | 22 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bolton High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (275 to 212); teachers down 10% (31.9 to 28.6).
About Bolton High School
Bolton High School is a small high school in Bolton, Connecticut, administered by Bolton School District. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 212 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Connecticut) has about 788 students.
Bolton High School is in Bolton School District, a district with 685 students across 2 schools.
At Bolton High School, White students make up 78% of the student body. It is also 10% Hispanic, 6% Black, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Capitol Planning Region is roughly 64% White. Bolton High School's diversity index is 38%, against a US figure of 70%.
The teaching staff at Bolton High School is 28.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 7.4:1. This ratio sits 4.9 below the 12.3:1 average for high schools in Connecticut. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 27%. The gap from the 43% average for public schools in Capitol Planning Region is 16 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Capitol Planning Region show that the median household income is $93,394, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Bolton High School is one of 286 public schools in the county.
Bolton Center School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.4 miles away. The five-mile area around Bolton High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 50 fewer students in 2024-25. The number of students per teacher fell from 9.0 to 7.4 over 4 years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bolton School District
- Bolton Center SchoolElementary · 473 students
Other Bolton High schools
One other US public school is named Bolton High. Bolton High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Bolton HighArlington, TN · 661 students
Nearby schools
- Bolton Center School1.4 mi · 473
- Andover Elementary School3.6 mi · 239
- Coventry Grammar School3.7 mi · 361
- Highland Park School3.9 mi · 300
- Lake Street School4.3 mi · 235
- Buckley School4.4 mi · 284
Frequently asked questions
About Bolton High SchoolHow large is Bolton High School?
Bolton High School enrolls approximately 212 students in grades 09-12.
Is Bolton High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bolton High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Bolton High School have?
Bolton High School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bolton High School?
At Bolton High School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Bolton High School public or private?
Bolton High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bolton School District.
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