Taconic High
860 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Taconic High School, located on Valentine Road in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the Pittsfield Public Schools district. As one of the city's primary secondary institutions, the school is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its modern campus facilities are built to support a wide range of learning styles, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue both their intellectual interests and personal growth.
Beyond its core curriculum, Taconic High is well-regarded for its commitment to career and technical education, offering various vocational programs that prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. The school maintains a strong focus on community engagement, athletic participation, and the arts, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with hands-on learning experiences, Taconic High strives to equip its student body with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and technological literacy necessary for life after graduation.
Beyond its core curriculum, Taconic High is well-regarded for its commitment to career and technical education, offering various vocational programs that prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. The school maintains a strong focus on community engagement, athletic participation, and the arts, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with hands-on learning experiences, Taconic High strives to equip its student body with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and technological literacy necessary for life after graduation.
860
Total Students
94.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 530 |
| Hispanic | 128 |
| Black | 103 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 82 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White530 (61.7 %)
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Hispanic128 (14.9 %)
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Black103 (12.0 %)
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Two or More82 (9.5 %)
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Asian14 (1.6 %)
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American Indian2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Pittsfield |
| Phone: | (413)448-9600 |
| Website: | http://taconic.pittsfield.net |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 860 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 94.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
256
Grade 10
214
Grade 11
205
Grade 12
185
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 256 |
| Grade 10 | 214 |
| Grade 11 | 205 |
| Grade 12 | 185 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 403 | 46.9% |
| Male | 456 | 53% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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