Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Bolton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bolton High School's student population of 561 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
Bolton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
79%
41%
White
16%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bolton Bear, Bolton Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolton High School's ranking?
Bolton High School is ranked #694 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bolton High School often compared to?
Bolton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexandria Senior High School, Peabody Magnet High School, Pineville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolton High School?
The graduation rate of Bolton High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bolton High School?
561 students attend Bolton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bolton High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolton High School?
Bolton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bolton High School offer ?
Bolton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton High School part of?
Bolton High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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