Summary
Taylor High School is a public high school located in Taylor, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,402 students. The school is part of the Taylor School District, which is ranked 539 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Taylor High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with its highest ranking being 312 out of 561 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.
Academically, Taylor High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 18.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 34.9% statewide. Additionally, the school has had a four-year graduation rate ranging from 67.7% to 82.8% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average, and a dropout rate ranging from 7.6% to 13.9%, which is higher than the state average. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5% to 61.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.
When comparing Taylor High School to nearby schools, such as Annapolis High School and Southgate Anderson High School, it becomes evident that Taylor High School is underperforming academically. These nearby schools, while still below the state average in many areas, generally outperform Taylor High School on standardized tests and have higher graduation rates. Additionally, the school's performance on various student subgroups is concerning, with the school ranking particularly low for Hispanic, Multi-racial, and Special Education students.
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