Taylor High School vs. Kerr High School
Should I attend Taylor High School or Kerr 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
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Kerr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 790 students in grades 9-12, Kerr High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,852 students
790 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
187 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5437 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#98 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
93%
Graduation Rate
88%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
894
197
Grade 10 Students
707
200
Grade 11 Students
659
197
Grade 12 Students
592
196
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
54%
% Hispanic
57%
26%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%