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 (2026)
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bolton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
33%
42%
White
58%
41%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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
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 83%.
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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