TAUNTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Taunton Alternative High School is a public high school that is part of the Taunton school district, located in Taunton, MA with about 95 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Taunton Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Alternative High School, located at 120 Cohannet Street, operates as a specialized educational division within the Taunton Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle with the structure or pace of a traditional high school setting. By offering a smaller, more personalized academic experience, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, re-engage with their education, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas.

The school focuses on fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where students can receive more individualized attention from faculty and staff. Through its curriculum and programming, Taunton Alternative High School emphasizes academic progress, social-emotional growth, and career readiness, ensuring that students are prepared for their post-graduation goals. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific admissions criteria, academic offerings, or administrative policies can visit the official district website at [http://www.tauntonschools.org](http://www.tauntonschools.org).

For more information, contact Taunton Alternative High School at (508) 844-5822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
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TAUNTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Taunton, MA with about 95 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Taunton
Total Students:
95
Teachers:
6
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
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 95 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TAUNTON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.5%
Black or African American
10.5%
Two or more races
9.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%

Female
38.9%
Male
61.1%

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.