Bolton High School

629 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bolton High School, located on Vance Avenue in Alexandria, Louisiana, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Rapides Parish School District. Known for its traditional academic environment, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is recognized for its long-standing history of fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum. As one of the established secondary schools in the region, Bolton provides students with a blend of college-preparatory coursework and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for life beyond graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bolton High School is characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school’s athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations play a significant role in the student experience, encouraging teamwork and leadership among its diverse student body. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and active student involvement, Bolton continues to serve as an important hub for secondary education in Alexandria, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

629

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bolton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	10
Black	487
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	5

Black
487 (77.4 %)
White
119 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (1.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)448-3628
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 172

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 131

Grade 12 152