Tantasqua Regional Sr High School

319 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 677 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 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Tantasqua Regional Sr High School's student population of 677 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Tantasqua Regional Sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#97 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-74%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
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55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
85%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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90-94%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
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 #97 out of 1,631 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 David Prouty High School, Shepherd Hill Regional 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 41% 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 90%.
How many students attend Tantasqua Regional Sr High School?
677 students attend Tantasqua Regional Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tantasqua Regional Sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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