Taylor High School

Summary:

Taylor High School is a public high school located in Kokomo, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 374. The school is part of the Kokomo School Corporation, which is ranked 298 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taylor High School faces several challenges, including a more diverse student population, lower academic performance, declining graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools like Tipton High School, Western High School, and Northwestern Senior High School. For example, only 30.26% of 11th-grade students at Taylor High School were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to 60.4% at Tipton High School and 70.77% at Northwestern Senior High School.

While Taylor High School's overall academic performance is lower than the nearby schools, its African American students have performed relatively better, ranking 36th out of 132 Indiana high schools in 2023-2024 for this subgroup. However, the school's White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed much worse, ranking 332nd and 337th, respectively, out of Indiana high schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the surrounding community to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3794 E Cr 300 S
       Kokomo, IN  46902


(765) 453-1101

District: Taylor Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
312th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,241 Help


Feeder schools for Taylor High School:

Elementary:    Taylor Elementary School
Middle:    Taylor Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
Two or more races:
16.8%
African American:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taylor High School ranks worse than 72.4% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Taylor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Taylor High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), two or more races (16.8%), African American (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor High School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor High School is $11,241.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor High School 312th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Taylor High School in the ranking list.)

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Taylor Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Community School Corp 293rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor High School

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Rank History for all students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.37 100th 349 71.3%
2006 51.47 207th 349 40.7%
2007 65.28 126th 354 64.4%
2008 62.32 141st 360 60.8%
2009 64.17 146th 364 59.9%
2010 35.13 228th 362 37.0%
2011 34.58 257th 364 29.4%
2012 23.40 325th 373 12.9%
2013 23.28 291st 353 17.6%
2014 30.12 277th 379 26.9%
2015 42.93 238th 400 40.5%
2016 47.34 228th 394 42.1%
2017 55.65 152nd 380 60.0%
2018 48.35 221st 385 42.6%
2019 37.23 263rd 389 32.4%
2021 30.63 288th 388 25.8%
2022 40.43 259th 409 36.7%
2023 36.21 268th 398 32.7%
2024 28.42 312th 431 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.53 122nd 285 57.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.31 299th 379 21.1%
2024 22.06 312th 377 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.80 301st 388 22.4%
2024 24.85 303rd 392 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.38 208th 383 45.7%
2024 28.15 289th 392 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.55 90th 125 28.0%
2023 48.53 43rd 125 65.6%
2024 47.79 47th 132 64.4%
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Rank History for White students at Taylor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.47 239th 378 36.8%
2023 25.03 302nd 375 19.5%
2024 21.38 316th 381 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Taylor High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 902 19 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1989 866 16 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1990 815 10 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1991 790 13 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 819
1992 751 13 3 8 8 n/a n/a 0 783
1993 747 20 5 9 5 n/a n/a 0 786
1994 787 25 9 7 3 n/a n/a 0 831
1995 739 22 8 7 7 n/a n/a 0 783
1996 739 22 8 7 7 n/a n/a 0 783
1997 700 20 5 4 5 n/a n/a 6 740
1998 658 20 6 6 4 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 657 23 4 5 7 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 404 16 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 389 10 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2002 417 20 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2003 417 20 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2004 444 21 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 448 31 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 447 37 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 394 34 8 6 0 n/a n/a 11 453
2008 417 27 6 5 1 n/a n/a 17 473
2009 392 27 9 10 2 n/a n/a 17 457
2010 386 25 5 10 4 n/a n/a 21 451
2011 395 37 6 11 8 0 18 0 475
2012 371 30 8 13 6 0 18 0 446
2013 358 24 6 17 6 2 9 0 422
2014 350 21 7 14 5 2 13 0 412
2015 363 22 10 20 3 1 23 0 442
2016 318 21 8 21 4 0 32 0 404
2017 321 27 4 21 2 0 38 0 413
2018 306 24 7 28 1 0 36 0 402
2019 291 28 4 22 0 0 34 0 379
2020 268 29 5 26 0 0 35 0 363
2021 236 36 7 23 0 0 45 0 347
2022 235 39 3 28 1 0 47 0 353
2023 224 52 3 31 1 0 63 0 374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taylor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 52.9 17.5 3.2
1989 888 53.1 16.7 3.4
1990 834 52.1 16.0 6.1
1991 819 50.1 16.3 7.2
1992 783 46.5 16.8 10.3
1993 786 50.8 15.5 11.7
1994 831 52.5 15.8 13.4
1995 783 52.4 14.9 12.1
1996 783 52.4 14.9 12.1
1997 740 51.5 14.4 13.2
1998 694 50.3 13.8 13.8
1999 696 49.7 14.0 17.1
2000 425 34.6 12.3 28.2
2001 411 30.6 13.4 32.4
2002 454 30.0 15.1 17.8
2003 454 30.0 15.1 17.8
2004 478 32.8 14.6 21.3
2005 492 34.1 14.4 20.7
2006 505 31.2 16.2 0
2007 453 n/a n/a 22.9
2008 473 28.6 16.5 24.1
2009 457 27.3 16.7 26.8
2010 451 28.5 15.7 32.6
2011 475 29.2 16.2 36.2
2012 446 33.4 13.3 36.1
2013 422 28.0 15.0 38.4
2014 412 31.0 13.2 39.6
2015 442 28.0 15.7 44.3
2016 404 28.0 14.4 42.1
2017 413 28.2 14.6 42.9
2018 402 28.6 14.0 46
2019 379 30.0 12.6 45.9
2020 363 30.3 11.9 52.6
2021 347 29.6 11.6 51.9
2022 353 31.0 11.3 54.4
2023 374 27.0 13.8 66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taylor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 52.9 17.5 3.2
1989 888 53.1 16.7 3.4
1990 834 52.1 16.0 6.1
1991 819 50.1 16.3 7.2
1992 783 46.5 16.8 10.3
1993 786 50.8 15.5 11.7
1994 831 52.5 15.8 13.4
1995 783 52.4 14.9 12.1
1996 783 52.4 14.9 12.1
1997 740 51.5 14.4 13.2
1998 694 50.3 13.8 13.8
1999 696 49.7 14.0 17.1
2000 425 34.6 12.3 28.2
2001 411 30.6 13.4 32.4
2002 454 30.0 15.1 17.8
2003 454 30.0 15.1 17.8
2004 478 32.8 14.6 21.3
2005 492 34.1 14.4 20.7
2006 505 31.2 16.2 0
2007 453 n/a n/a 22.9
2008 473 28.6 16.5 24.1
2009 457 27.3 16.7 26.8
2010 451 28.5 15.7 32.6
2011 475 29.2 16.2 36.2
2012 446 33.4 13.3 36.1
2013 422 28.0 15.0 38.4
2014 412 31.0 13.2 39.6
2015 442 28.0 15.7 44.3
2016 404 28.0 14.4 42.1
2017 413 28.2 14.6 42.9
2018 402 28.6 14.0 46
2019 379 30.0 12.6 45.9
2020 363 30.3 11.9 52.6
2021 347 29.6 11.6 51.9
2022 353 31.0 11.3 54.4
2023 374 27.0 13.8 66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $44 (0.5%) $9,362 (99.5%) $9,406
2020 $17 (0.2%) $9,433 (99.8%) $9,450
2021 $392 (3.6%) $10,430 (96.4%) $10,822
2022 $800 (7.1%) $10,440 (92.9%) $11,240

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 268th of 398 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Taylor High School)15.319
 3.7%
   End of Course Biology (Taylor Community School Corp)15.319
 3.7%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379374
 1.3%
African American2852
 85.7%
American Indian01
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2231
 40.9%
Pacific Islander00
White291224
 23%
Two or More Races3463
 85.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.9%66.6%
 20.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Taylor High School.

Taylor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Taylor Elementary School
Middle : Taylor Middle School

Students at Taylor High School are 60% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% African American, 8% Hispanic.

Taylor High School ranks 312th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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