Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Taylor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Taylor High School's student population of 353 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
67%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor High School's ranking?
Taylor High School is ranked #711 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Taylor High School often compared to?
Taylor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Western High School, Kokomo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor High School?
The graduation rate of Taylor High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Taylor High School?
353 students attend Taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Taylor High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor High School offer ?
Taylor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taylor High School part of?
Taylor High School is part of Taylor Community School Corp School District.
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