Taylor High School vs. Allen Park High School
Should I attend Taylor High School or Allen Park High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Taylor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Allen Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,286 students in grades 9-12, Taylor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Allen Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,286 students
1,130 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1360 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Graduation Rate
71%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
512
304
Grade 10 Students
295
281
Grade 11 Students
240
274
Grade 12 Students
239
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
29%
2%
% White
53%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%