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#488 of 990 schools in CT
Top 49% in state
Bacon Academy
High School · Colchester School District · Colchester, CT
A Colchester School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
611 Norwich Ave., Colchester, CT 06415
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bacon Academy score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bacon Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,656
Median home value
$340,700
Median rent
$1,398/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colchester School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bacon Academy is listed in Colchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bacon Academy
Bacon Academy is a public high school in Colchester, CT, part of Colchester School District, serving approximately 604 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bacon Academy
What grades does Bacon Academy serve?
Bacon Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bacon Academy?
Bacon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon Academy is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bacon Academy rank in CT?
Bacon Academy ranks #488 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bacon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bacon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bacon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bacon Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bacon Academy a charter school?
No, Bacon Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bacon Academy a Title I school?
No, Bacon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bacon Academy?
26.8% of students at Bacon Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (860) 537-2378
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06415)
- 16,075
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06415; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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