TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL
Taunton High is a public high school that is part of the Taunton school district, located in Taunton, MA with about 2,637 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 160 teachers, Taunton High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Taunton High School, located at 50 Williams Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the city. As part of the Taunton Public Schools district, the high school functions as a comprehensive academic center, catering to a diverse student body from the surrounding community. The school is committed to providing a broad curriculum that encompasses core academic disciplines, specialized electives, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to support both college and career readiness.
The institution emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and personal development. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic programming, district policies, and athletic or extracurricular events. As a central pillar of the Taunton educational landscape, the high school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success by balancing traditional classroom instruction with the evolving needs of its local population.
For more information, contact Taunton High at (508) 821-1101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
http://www.tauntonschools.org
TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Taunton, MA with about 2,637 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Taunton
- Total Students:
- 2,637
- Teachers:
- 160.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,637 students
- White
- 65.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.