Taunton Alternative High School

www.tauntonschools.org

69 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

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).

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taunton Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	12
Black	17
Two or More	6

White
34 (49.3 %)
Black
17 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (17.4 %)
Two or More
6 (8.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Taunton
Phone:	(508)844-5822
Website:	http://www.tauntonschools.org
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 36