Bacon Academy

www.colchesterct.org

572 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

572

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bacon Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	45
Black	20
Asian	18
Two or More	28

White
461 (80.6%)
Hispanic
45 (7.9%)
Two or More
28 (4.9%)
Black
20 (3.5%)
Asian
18 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colchester School District
Phone:	(860)537-2378
Website:	http://www.colchesterct.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 149

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 133