Taunton Alternative High School in Taunton, MA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

4.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts high enrollment

7th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

517

Taunton Alternative High School: 74 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

15.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 72
Teachers (FTE): 5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.4:1

What the reported data says about Taunton Alternative High School

Taunton Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Taunton. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Taunton. NCES reports 74 students for 2024–25.

Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.4%) and Black (21.6%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Taunton Alternative High School

1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.3%
Students with disabilities: 31.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1.2
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White51.4%
Hispanic17.6%
Black21.6%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA)

High · Grades 08–12

58 reported students

Taunton High

High · Grades 08–12

2,877 reported students

Edward F. Leddy Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

245 reported students

H H Galligan

Elementary · Grades KG–04

286 reported students

Edmund Hatch Bennett

Elementary · Grades PK–04

313 reported students

Joseph C Chamberlain

Elementary · Grades PK–04

496 reported students

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Public schools near Taunton Alternative High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA) High · Taunton	08–12	58	under 0.1 mi
Taunton High High · Taunton	08–12	2,877	1.3 mi
Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical High · Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical	09–12	1,335	2.5 mi
Bristol County Agricultural High High · Bristol County Agricultural	09–12	631	4.6 mi
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School High · Dighton-Rehoboth	09–12	621	6.1 mi
Norton High High · Norton	09–12	685	6.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Taunton Alternative High School

What grades does Taunton Alternative High School serve?

Taunton Alternative High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Taunton.

How many students attend Taunton Alternative High School?

Taunton Alternative High School reported 74 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 72 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Taunton Alternative High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 74 students and 4.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Taunton Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Taunton Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Taunton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Taunton Alternative High School in?

Taunton Alternative High School is part of Taunton, based in Taunton, MA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Taunton Alternative High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA) (under 0.1 mi), Taunton High (1.3 mi), Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.