Below Average
#1375 of 1,793 schools in MA
Taunton Alternative High School
High School · Taunton · Taunton, MA
A high school in Taunton, MA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA 02780
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Taunton Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 25% in 2019, across a 8-year record (2012–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2019)
Based on 16 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Taunton Alternative High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taunton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,054
Median home value
$377,800
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 8–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,690 | Compare → |
| Bristol-plymouth Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,330 | Compare → |
| Bristol County Agricultural HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taunton
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taunton Alternative High School is listed in Taunton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taunton Alternative High School
Taunton Alternative High School is a public high school in Taunton, MA, part of Taunton, serving approximately 85 students in grades 10th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taunton Alternative High School
What grades does Taunton Alternative High School serve?
Taunton Alternative High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Taunton Alternative High School?
Taunton Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taunton Alternative High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taunton Alternative High School rank in MA?
Taunton Alternative High School ranks #1,375 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Taunton Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taunton Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Taunton Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taunton Alternative High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Is Taunton Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Taunton Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taunton Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Taunton Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Phone
- (508) 844-5822
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02780)
- 52,530
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02780; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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