Serving 85 students in grades 10-12, Taunton Alternative 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Taunton Alternative High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taunton Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Taunton Alternative High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Taunton Alternative High School?
85 students attend Taunton Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Taunton Alternative High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taunton Alternative High School?
Taunton Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Taunton Alternative High School offer ?
Taunton Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taunton Alternative High School part of?
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