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Taunton Public Schools

Academic excellence for every student, in every classroom, in every school

TPS by the Numbers

TPS By the Numbers

Behind every number is a student, educator, staff member, or caregiver contributing to the success of Taunton Public Schools. Explore key facts and figures about our district, community, and programs.

District Snapshot

8,223

Students Enrolled

13

Schools

1,156

Staff Members

14.2:1

Student to Teacher Ratio

91.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

Community Snapshot

Taunton combines the opportunities and amenities of a city with the close-knit feel of a community. Located in Bristol County, Taunton is one of the largest communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and is home to a diverse and growing population.

62,522

Community Population

31

Languages Spoken by Students

11.7%

Multilingual Learners

Student Opportunities

Students across Taunton Public Schools have access to a wide range of academic, career, technical, arts, and college pathway opportunities designed to support their success beyond graduation.

Career, Technical, and College Pathways

1,530

Students Participating in Career, Technical, Early College, and Innovation Pathway Programs

Chapter 74 Approved Programs:  

  • Business Technology
  • Construction Craft Laborer
  • Culinary Arts
  • Drafting
  • Early Education and Care
  • Exploratory (9th Grade)
  • Marketing
  • Programming & Web Development
  • Radio & Television Broadcasting

Newly Added:

  • Construction Craft Laborer
  • Early Education and Care

Non-Chapter 74 Programs:  

  • Cabinetmaking
  • Carpentry
  • Criminal Justice
  • Design & Visual Communications
  • Fashion Technology
  • Information Support Services & Networking
  • Marketing

Innovation Pathways:

  • Health Care ans Social Assistance
  • Information 

Taunton Public Schools offers two state-designated Early College programs in partnership with UMass Dartmouth and Bristol Community College.

Student Engagement and Achievement

66.1%

Advanced Course Completion

78.4%

Students Participating in the Arts

Investment in Students and Staff

Taunton Public Schools has continued to invest in staffing, student supports, and educational programming while expanding opportunities for students across the district.

959.2

Pre-COVID Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff

1,089.6

Current Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff

+130.4 FTE

Staffing Growth Since COVID

$97,034

Average Teacher Salary (2024)