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Best High Schools in Zip Code 48180

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At a glance

Schools

2,101

Students

Districts

Top rankedTaylor Preparatory High School183^rd of 739 Michigan high schools

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Biggest riser

Taylor Preparatory High School up 402 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 48180 zip code area in Taylor, Michigan is home to three high schools: Taylor High School, Taylor Preparatory High School, and Taylor Virtual Learning Academy. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are part of the Taylor School District and the Taylor Preparatory High School district.

Based on the data, Taylor Preparatory High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area. It has a higher statewide ranking, a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and significantly higher test scores across various subjects compared to the other two schools. Taylor High School and Taylor Virtual Learning Academy, on the other hand, struggle to meet district and state averages, with 1-star ratings and lower academic performance.

The data reveals that the higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower spending per student at Taylor High School and Taylor Virtual Learning Academy may be contributing factors to their lower academic performance. Additionally, the high student-teacher ratio at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy could be a challenge. Overall, the analysis highlights the significant differences in school performance within the 48180 zip code, with Taylor Preparatory High School emerging as the standout institution in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9540 Telegraph Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor Preparatory High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 668-2100	405	22	18.0	67.2%	103 (25.4%)	191 (47.2%)	42 (10.4%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (14.3%)	70.2	183^rd of 739 public high schools	75.2%		21.8	585^th of 743 public high schools	21.3%	402	62.2	27.0	43.7	57.7	$13,526	$1,416	$12,110
Taylor High School	Public	9-12	11211 Beech Daly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 946-6551	1,371	74	18.5	64.7%	653 (47.6%)	431 (31.4%)	166 (12.1%)	15 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (7.5%)	15.9	614^th of 739 public high schools	16.9%		26.2	541^st of 743 public high schools	27.2%	73	34.2	6.5	18.2	22.9	$20,212	$1,959	$18,254
Taylor Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	9601 Westlake St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 295-5757	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	11211 Beech Daly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 295-5757	325	5	64.2	71.1%	188 (57.8%)	85 (26.2%)	26 (8.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	7.6	682^nd of 739 public high schools	7.7%		5.6	710^th of 743 public high schools	4.4%	28	23.4		10.2	13.6	$14,799	$2,714	$12,086

Cities Near Zip Code 48180

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Taylor	0.26 mi	18	438^th
Southgate	2.42 mi	12	395^th
Allen Park	2.42 mi	6	224^th
Dearborn Heights	2.74 mi	24	374^th
Inkster	3.1 mi	10	490^th

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.