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Public high school · Taunton · Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton High

Taunton High rates 4.6, above the middle of Taunton's high schools, whose rated median is 3.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.6this school

4.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Taunton median is 3.9.

#1,491 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Taunton: 2 high schools rated, median 3.9

The brief

A high school in Taunton, MA where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,491 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 8 of 12 in Taunton.

Taunton High is listed in Taunton, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math18%26 points below the Massachusetts average of 44%Grades 8 and 10 · 1,106 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading26%19 points below the Massachusetts average of 45%Grades 8 and 10 · 1,116 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2023, to 22% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 70 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.2
25% of the rating
Academics
3.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Taunton High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
14
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,437/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Taunton. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Taunton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
8.4% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
13 sports
7 boys' · 6 girls' · 13 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical1.7 mi
    7.5Compare →
  2. Taunton Highthis school
    4.6
  3. Taunton Alternative High School1.3 mi
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Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Taunton High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Taunton High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Taunton High School is an urban public high school located in Taunton, Massachusetts, within a large, three-floor, interconnected complex in the eastern section of the city 2. It is one of the largest high schools in New England and ranks as the fourth largest in Massachusetts, with an estimated average enrollment of 3,000 students 2. The school offers a wide array of scholastic sports, extra-curricular clubs, after-school programs, and specialty academic programs 2. Within the broader Taunton Public Schools district, which serves over 8,000 students across 12 schools, Taunton High provides access to 19 AP courses and maintains a 1:1 student-to-Chromebook ratio 1. Recent district updates indicate that the last day of school for the 2025–2026 academic year is set for June 30, 2026, with an early release for grades 1–11 1. Additionally, three Taunton High student-athletes were selected for the Hockomock League’s Leadership Executive Ambassador Program (LEAP) 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.tauntonschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Taunton High serve?

Taunton High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Taunton High?

Taunton High has an enrollment of approximately 2,690 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton High?

The student-teacher ratio at Taunton High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taunton High rank in MA?

Taunton High ranks #1,491 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Taunton High's MySchoolScout rating?

Taunton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taunton High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Taunton High a charter school?

No, Taunton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taunton High a Title I school?

No, Taunton High is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
2,690
Student-teacher ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
167
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Phone
(508) 821-1101
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#8 of 12
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$18,615
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02780)
52,530
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
39

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.