- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, LA
Bolton High School
Federal NCES profile for Bolton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220129001042
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolton High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolton High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Bolton High School shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 220129001042 · Alexandria, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 9.5:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Bolton High School shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bolton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 372
Bolton High School
372 students
What this shows Bolton High School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolton High School compares
Bolton High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 29% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
African American 32.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Bolton High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Alexandria
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bolton High School
How many students attend Bolton High School?
Bolton High School has 372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolton High School is 9.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bolton High School?
80.4% of students at Bolton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolton High School?
The largest demographic group at Bolton High School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolton High School?
Bolton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bolton High School rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Alexandria, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Bolton High School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.