Bacon Academy

Bacon Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
611 Norwich Ave,  Colchester, CT
Colchester School District
3.6
3.8
604 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Matthew Peel
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
80.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
183:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
80.7%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 222 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 112 Students
Central Connecticut State University 94 Students
University of Rhode Island 71 Students
Boston University 66 Students
Quinnipiac University 65 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 62 Students
University of Hartford 58 Students
University of New Hampshire 51 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Biology 43 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Education 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Accounting 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 197 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/21/2024
The teachers and staff helped a lot during covid. They kept the lessons fun and interesting. They made learning outside the classroom easy and fun. They kept making fun lessons and activities each year. They helped me shape what career I want to go into and other interests. My fellow classmates helped make the school vey welcoming and friendly environment.
3.0 Junior
4/17/2024
I like the environment of Bacon Academy overall one negative would have to be they make us pay 100$ a year for a public school parking space.
4.0 Senior
12/9/2023
I have had a very good experience at Bacon Academy. It is a very accepting school that has allowed me a very good social life. Good academics with challenging classes and excellent teachers. My only issue is the lack of recognition that I receive. I am a top student at Bacon Academy with very high grades, high SAT, and highly involved in school activities and volunteering. Yet, I have never received any recognition like other students have with less achievement.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
3.0 other
7/15/2024
The school has a drug and alcohol issue with students even though their motto is a drug and alcohol free environment. The school is old and their classroom setups aren't very good. Over 3 years they've lost multiple students due to driving issues and many students get introuble for violence and subs...
5.0 student
4/15/2018
Teachers are very nice and sports are very competetive and great
5.0 parent
6/30/2010
the quality of the teachers and staff at bacon academy is evident in the quality of the graduates they produce. students are cared for, challenged and motivated. i wish i could have gone to school there.
1.0 teacher
4/20/2010

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Bacon Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colchester, CT, in the Colchester neighborhood, and is served by the Colchester School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 604 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Bacon Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $456,968. Discover additional schools in the area, like William J. Johnston Middle School, St Mary St Joseph School, St. Joseph Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Colchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bacon Academy.

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