Summary:
Taylor High School is a public high school located in Katy, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,085 students. The school is part of the Katy Independent School District, which is ranked 160 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Taylor High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with rankings ranging from 123 to 253 out of over 1,900 high schools in the state over the past decade. The school's performance on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) End-of-Course exams is notably strong, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages across subjects like Algebra I, Biology, English I/II, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Taylor High School's proficiency rates were 52% in Algebra I, 83% in Biology, 78% in English I Reading, and 89% in U.S. History, compared to the Katy ISD averages of 68%, 80%, 75%, and 87%, respectively.
Taylor High School's academic performance and school rankings are generally higher than those of nearby schools, such as Paetow High School, Mayde Creek High School, and Morton Ranch High School, which are also part of the Katy ISD. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Asian students, and students with special needs. As the school's socioeconomic diversity continues to evolve, it will be important for the school and district to ensure that all students receive the support and resources they need to succeed.
Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3
Number of students: 3,085
Racial breakdown:
White:
39.8%
Hispanic:
31.1%
Asian:
14.7%
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African American:
10.6%
Two or more races:
3.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%
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