Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Taconic High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taconic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Taconic High School's student population of 860 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taconic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taconic High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
24%
Black
12%
10%
White
62%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taconic High School's ranking?
Taconic High School is ranked #1242 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Taconic High School often compared to?
Taconic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsfield High School, Lenox Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taconic High School?
The graduation rate of Taconic High School is 87%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Taconic High School?
860 students attend Taconic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Taconic High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taconic High School?
Taconic High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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