Taconic High School
Taconic High School serves 869 students in grades 9-12.
Taconic High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taconic High School's student population of 869 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taconic High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Taconic High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
14%
10%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taconic High School?
The graduation rate of Taconic High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Taconic High School?
869 students attend Taconic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Taconic High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taconic High School?
Taconic High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Taconic High School offer ?
Taconic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taconic High School part of?
Taconic High School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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