Bacon Academy is a public high school in Colchester, Connecticut, in the United States. In 1800 a prominent Colchester farmer, Pierpont Bacon, died and left an endowment of thirty-five thousand dollars.
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Bacon Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bacon Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Colchester school district, encompassing approximately 49.7 square miles. Typical drive times to the school are around 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 4.7 miles and the furthest edge located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bacon Academy's student population of 572 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1803
School Calendar
School Motto
We value respect, responsibility, achievement, safety, and compassion.
School Rankings
Bacon Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bacon Academy's ranking?
Bacon Academy is ranked #289 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bacon Academy often compared to?
Bacon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tourtellotte Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bacon Academy?
The graduation rate of Bacon Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Bacon Academy?
572 students attend Bacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bacon Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bacon Academy?
Bacon Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bacon Academy offer ?
Bacon Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bacon Academy part of?
Bacon Academy is part of Colchester School District.
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