Taylor High School

7555 Howell Sugar Land Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,852 students in grades 9-12, Taylor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taylor High School's student population of 2,852 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 187 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,852 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
187 teachers
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School Rankings

Taylor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#5437 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
37%
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32%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
57%
53%
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Black
28%
13%
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White
3%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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88%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor High School's ranking?
Taylor High School is ranked #5437 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Taylor High School often compared to?
Taylor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor High School, Kerr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor High School?
The graduation rate of Taylor High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Taylor High School?
2,852 students attend Taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taylor High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Alief ISD School District.

School Reviews

1   4/6/2019
I teach there and feel that discipline is a serious problem. The administration does not back up the teachers. Also, we are quietly told to pass along all kids. The kids know that they can turn late work -very late- and get full credit. The students don`t know how to write a complete thought using correct grammar. The students are overall very disresoectful to adults and each other. There us also a very serious attendance and tardy issue.
- Posted by Teacher - Teacher
2   12/13/2010
This school shouldn't be open. Their staff and principal are corrupt and are racist when alone with students. I highly suggest that the staff be replaced so special education can be treated with respect and not demeaning staff members looking to hurt them. The staff needs to be checked. Also, I heard from my son and his friends that the food there has hair in it! Parents should not send their children to this school. I am taking mine out as soon as possible. -A concerned parent of a sophmore.
- Posted by Parent - raine

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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