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Bolton High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Bolton High School is a public high school serving 233 students in grades 9-12, located in the town of Bolton, Connecticut. The school is part of the Coventry School District, which is ranked 60 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bolton High School consistently ranks among the top 20-50 high schools in Connecticut, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's 11th-grade students outperform the state average in proficiency rates for SAT/English Language Arts, SAT/Math, and NGSS/Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.8% of Bolton High School's 11th-graders were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 80%) of white students, in contrast to nearby schools like South Windsor High School and East Hartford High School, which have more diverse student populations.

Bolton High School also serves a more affluent student population, with around 20% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state average and nearby schools like East Hartford High School, which has over 60% of students eligible. Additionally, Bolton High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 10.5 in recent years, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment compared to some nearby schools, such as Tolland High School (12.1) and East Hartford High School (12.5).

212

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,083

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043

(860) 643-2768

District: Bolton School District

Feeder schools for Bolton High School:

Elementary:

Bolton Center School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

9.9%

African American:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2011 → 86th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (77% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (89%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2011

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Connecticut avg58%

Not ranked this year

Bolton High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

58^th of 156Bolton School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	85.0	20 of 145	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	23 of 139	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	52 of 200	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	65.4	55 of 121	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.7	50 of 140	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.3	38 of 132	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	83.4	29 of 196	85.2%	★★★★☆
2013	63.1	98 of 193	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.0	69 of 188	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.8	60 of 189	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	81.5	11 of 186	94.1%	★★★★★
2009	80.9	15 of 176	91.5%	★★★★★
2008	82.4	8 of 176	95.5%	★★★★★
2007	80.1	16 of 176	90.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	85.0	15 of 106	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	45 of 189	76.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2022	81.5	25 of 102	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.3	48 of 182	73.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	65.9	36 of 116	69.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	31 of 117	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	43 of 155	72.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	43 of 105	59.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2022)86th percentile~ school

Male (2022)75th percentile-8 vs school

White (2024)69th percentile-17 vs school

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Schools Near Bolton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Bolton High School	Public	9-12	72 Brandy St.	Bolton	06043	Capitol Planning Region	Bolton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 643-2768	212	29	7.4	27.4%	165 (77.8%)	13 (6.1%)	21 (9.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)								(n/a)		76.6		$30,083
Manchester High School	Public	9-12	134 MiddleTpke E	Manchester	06040	Capitol Planning Region	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3530	1,703	153	11.1	58.5%	442 (26.0%)	422 (24.8%)	626 (36.8%)	137 (8.0%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (3.5%)	25.4	95^th of 141 public high schools	32.6%		28	97^th of 145 public high schools	33.1%	2	29.5	45.5	18.3	$24,355
Coventry High School	Public	9-12	78 Ripley Hill Road	Coventry	06238	Capitol Planning Region	Coventry School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 742-7346	395	40	9.8	22.5%	343 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.1%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)	79.4			$24,395
Coventry Academy	Public	7-12	78 Ripley Hill Road	Coventry	06238	Capitol Planning Region	Coventry School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 742-3532	11	3	3.4	54.5%	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester	Public, Magnet	9-12	60 Bidwell Street	Manchester	06045	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 512-3700	336	26	13.1	72.3%	32 (9.5%)	110 (32.7%)	170 (50.6%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	17.7	111^th of 141 public high schools	21.3%		16.7	117^th of 145 public high schools	19.3%	6	22.4		14.0	$19,531
RHAM High School	Public	9-12	85 Wall St.	Hebron	06248	Capitol Planning Region	Regional School District 08	No	No	No	No	(860) 228-9474	714	77	9.3	18.1%	605 (84.7%)	7 (1.0%)	68 (9.5%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	86.8	18^th of 141 public high schools	87.2%		79	32^nd of 145 public high schools	77.9%	14	69.3	82.3	50.3	$27,942
Rockville High School	Public	9-12	70 Loveland Hill	Vernon	06066	Capitol Planning Region	Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6050	995	82	12.1	52.6%	528 (53.1%)	110 (11.1%)	226 (22.7%)	50 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (7.8%)	32.1	84^th of 141 public high schools	40.4%		40.6	77^th of 145 public high schools	46.9%	7	31.7	48.9	23.8	$19,671
Howell Cheney Technical High School	Public	9-12	791 West Middle Tpke.	Manchester	06040	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 649-5396	652	60	10.9	41.6%	322 (49.4%)	87 (13.3%)	196 (30.1%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.5%)	15.5	119^th of 141 public high schools	15.6%		11.4	127^th of 145 public high schools	12.4%	8	26.6		7.1	$30,567
Tolland High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Hill	Tolland	06084	Capitol Planning Region	Tolland School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6818	639	52	12.4	16.4%	511 (80.0%)	26 (4.1%)	66 (10.3%)	24 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	70.2	46^th of 141 public high schools	67.4%					(n/a)	42.9	75.9	48.8	$20,701
South Windsor High School	Public	9-12	161 Nevers Rd.	South Windsor	06074	Capitol Planning Region	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 648-5000	1,442	126	11.4	19.5%	631 (43.8%)	112 (7.8%)	158 (11.0%)	474 (32.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.3%)								(n/a)	72.1			$21,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Bolton High School

How many students attend Bolton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 212 students attended Bolton High School.

What district is Bolton High School in?

Bolton School District

What is the racial makeup of Bolton High School?

Students at Bolton High School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Bolton High School?

Bolton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bolton Center School

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