Taconic Vocational High School is a vocational high school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Taconic was built in 1968 and opened in 1969, which serves as a high school of choice for students in Pittsfield.
Serving 824 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 42%). 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 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 824 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
824 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taconic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taconic High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
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
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
10%
10%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pittsfield School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taconic High School's ranking?
Taconic High School is ranked #1241 out of 1,626 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 Lenox Memorial High School, Pittsfield 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 42% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Taconic High School?
824 students attend Taconic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Taconic High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taconic High School part of?
Taconic High School is part of Pittsfield School District.
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