For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 672 students in Colchester, CT.
The top ranked public high school in Colchester, CT is Bacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Colchester, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bacon Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colchester, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bacon Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Colchester, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bacon Academy Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
84 Main Street
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-8912
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
380 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 4-6
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Colchester, CT include Bacon Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Colchester?
1 public high schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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