Tantasqua Regional High School is located in Fiskdale, Massachusetts. It serves the towns of Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and Wales. The school colors are green and gold and the school song is "Hail, Tantasqua", set to the music of "Men of Harlech."
Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Tantasqua Regional Sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tantasqua Regional Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fiskdale, MA, covering approximately 120 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.5 miles and the furthest edge located 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School's student population of 632 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Rankings
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tantasqua Regional Sr High School's ranking?
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School is ranked #110 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tantasqua Regional Sr High School often compared to?
Tantasqua Regional Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepherd Hill Regional High School, David Prouty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Tantasqua Regional Sr High School?
632 students attend Tantasqua Regional Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School?
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tantasqua Regional Sr High School offer ?
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tantasqua Regional Sr High School part of?
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School is part of Tantasqua School District.
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