611 Norwich Ave
Colchester, CT 06415-2142
(School attendance zoneSchool attendance zones are designated boundaries around public schools that determine student eligibility for attending a particular school. Students whose homes are located within a particular school's attendance zone are eligible for enrollment. School officials determine and periodically adjust attendance zones based on community demographics and other local factors. shown in map)
Tel:
(860)537-2378 
Grades: 9-12
983 students
Bacon Academy serves 983 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the CT average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Bacon Academy operates within the Colchester School District.
The school district's 100% graduation rate is higher than the CT state average of 88%.
Overview
The student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 983 students |
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| Gender % | 46% Male / 54%Female |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
District Comparison
The district's student population of 3,633 students has grown by 14% over five years.
The district's graduation rate of 100% has increased from 99% over five years.
| School District Name | Colchester School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed |
4 |
4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 3,633 | 1,845 |
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| Graduation Rate | 100% | 88% |
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| District Total Revenue | $43 MM | $29 MM |
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| District Spending | $41 MM | $28 MM |
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| District Revenue / Student | $13,647 | $15,687 |
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| District Spending / Student | $12,926 | $15,388 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2012 (latest year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Lyman Memorial High School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is William J. Johnston Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Colchester Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Students Grades
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ColchesterColchester Elementary School380 Norwich Ave
Colchester, CT 06415
(860)537-94210.9 mi | 680 students | Gr. PK-2 -
ColchesterWilliam J. Johnston Middle School360 Norwich Ave
Colchester, CT 06415
(860)537-23130.9 mi | 700 students | Gr. 6-8 -
ColchesterJack Jackter Intermediate School315 Halls Hill Rd
Colchester, CT 06415
(860)537-07170.9 mi | 654 students | Gr. 3-5 -
LebanonLyman Memorial High School917 Exeter Rd
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860)642-75674.7 mi | 445 students | Gr. 9-12 -
LebanonLebanon Middle School891 Exeter Rd
Lebanon, CT 06249
(860)642-47024.8 mi | 386 students | Gr. 5-8
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