BACON ACADEMY
Bacon Academy is a public high school that is part of the Colchester School District school district, located in Colchester, CT with about 796 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 70 teachers, Bacon Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bacon Academy, located in Colchester, Connecticut, is a public secondary school with a remarkably long history, tracing its roots back to its founding in 1803. As one of the oldest schools in the state, it holds a unique place in the local community, blending traditional values with modern educational standards. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and pride, often highlighted by its historic campus and deep-rooted connection to the Colchester area.
Academically, Bacon Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective programs, and robust extracurricular offerings, ranging from athletics to arts and academic clubs. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By fostering a collaborative environment between faculty, students, and the broader community, the academy strives to balance its rich legacy with the evolving needs of contemporary learners.
For more information, contact Bacon Academy at (860) 537-2378 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colchester, CT 06415-2142
(860) 537-2378
http://www.colchesterct.org
BACON ACADEMY is a public school in Colchester, CT with about 796 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colchester School District
- Total Students:
- 796
- Teachers:
- 70.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 796 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BACON ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.