Serving 372 students in grades 6-12, Bolton Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bolton High School serves the northern part of Alexandria, LA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bolton Academy's student population of 372 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
Bolton Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton Academy is 0.56, 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
#935 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 1999–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bolton Bear, Bolton Bruin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolton Academy's ranking?
Bolton Academy is ranked #935 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bolton Academy often compared to?
Bolton Academyis 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Academy?
The graduation rate of Bolton Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Bolton Academy?
372 students attend Bolton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bolton Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolton Academy?
Bolton Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bolton Academy offer ?
Bolton Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton Academy part of?
Bolton Academy is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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