Taconic High School

Taconic High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
96 Valentine Rd,  Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield Public Schools
3.4
2.4
875 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Bishop
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
29
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
41%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
46.9%
White
61.6%
Hispanic
14.9%
Black
12%
Two or more races
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 108 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 73 Students
Berkshire Community College 71 Students
Boston University 66 Students
Westfield State University 63 Students
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 50 Students
Northeastern University 43 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 43 Students
Western New England University 41 Students
Boston College 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 64 Students
Business 58 Students
Biology 37 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Small Business Management 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 106 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/6/2024
Taconic is a great school, you can make many connections that will last for years. I have enjoyed the connections that I've made and the privileges that I've had with the school turning technical. I was able to come to school every other week with being able to do a work study and get a job in my field, it gave me a leg up and I have experience from a young age.
3.0 Junior
3/30/2023
Its not too bad over here in taconic, could use some work on making more clubs and possibly adding a few more options to vocational classes
3.0 Alum
8/19/2022
I enjoyed this school before it started turning into a vocational-only school. The academic teachers were amazing and very supportive, but the school was lacking in discipline.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 5 Reviews
5.0 other
10/11/2016
This school is great. This is coming from someone who has seen and been on many of the things the school can offer, such as theatrical productions, the football team, the track team, etc. I would say that the academics are good. Most of my classes are very advanced and I learn everything I need to k...
4.0 other
11/10/2015
Reviews are terribly out of date. To get an accurate picture of the school, its challenges as well as its recent success stories, look to school website and local news reports. Well rounded choices for students. New school building, including state-of-the art career/technical wing to begin spring 20...
1.0 other
6/24/2013
It is a level 3 school. This means the state ranks it in the lowest 20%
1.0 student
6/22/2012
This school is awful. There is dirt and dust throughout. Many kids fail classes each year. The honors teachers use excuses such as "You're in honors, you should be acing these classes." The school is stressful and a tense environment to work in. The staff only focuses on the "problem students," beca...

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Taconic High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pittsfield, MA, in the Pittsfield neighborhood, and is served by the Pittsfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 875 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Taconic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $352,263. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eagle Education Academy, Pittsfield High School, St Joseph Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Taconic High School.

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