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Taunton Alternative High School

120 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA 02780Taunton →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 11–12Non-Charter
69
Students
Total enrolled
72%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 17% vs nat'l
$25,188
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 76% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 69 students in grades 11–12 in Taunton, Massachusetts.
76% above average funding
District spends $25,188 per pupil, 76% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Taunton Alternative High School is a small high in Taunton, Massachusetts, serving grades 11–12 with 69 students. The district invests $25,188 per student — 76% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The 72% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Taunton Alternative High School

69
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
5
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (11–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution44 male · 25 female
64%
36%
Male 64%Female 36%
Student Composition
49%
17%
25%
9%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black25%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 251152002778

Academic Outcomes at Taunton Alternative High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-74
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
72%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 62th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02780

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,188Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,188
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,083
Student Support$4,786
Administration$3,023
Operations$3,778
Other$2,519
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,188 spent per student, an estimated $11,158 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
40%
State government
50.0%
Local (property tax)
40.0%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,188/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 72% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
James L. Mulcahey Elementary SchoolElizabeth PoleEast Taunton ElementaryJoseph C Chamberlain
+2 more
↓
Middle
Benjamin Friedman MiddleJoseph H MartinJohn F Parker Middle
↓
High School
Taunton High
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades11 – 12
Location—
CountyBristol County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTaunton →
Phone: (508)844-5822
NCES ID: 251152002778
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Taunton seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Taunton
High
Taunton High
2,760 students · 08–12
● 46 opp
Elem
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
851 students · PK–04
● 46 opp
Mid
Benjamin Friedman Middle
730 students · 05–07
● 46 opp
Mid
Joseph H Martin
642 students · 05–07
● 45 opp
Elem
Elizabeth Pole
577 students · KG–04
● 46 opp
Elem
East Taunton Elementary
533 students · PK–04
● 45 opp
Mid
John F Parker Middle
494 students · 05–07
● 46 opp
Elem
Joseph C Chamberlain
453 students · PK–04
● 46 opp
District School Rankings
Location
120 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.