Enrollment
2,877
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251152001915
Taunton High — Taunton, MA
Federal NCES profile for Taunton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Taunton · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
171.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taunton High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Taunton High reports 2,877 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 171.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 360 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Taunton spends $25,188 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 50.0% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Taunton High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,877 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$25,188
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 360 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 347 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,877 Top 100% in Massachusetts — larger than 0% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 171.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251152001915
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 360:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 347
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taunton, which includes Taunton High.
$25,188
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 50.0%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Taunton High
How many students attend Taunton High?
Taunton High has 2,877 students enrolled. It is a other school in Taunton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Taunton High is 16.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taunton High?
The largest demographic group at Taunton High is White at 52.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Taunton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taunton High?
Taunton High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.