Summary
Taylor High School in Taylor, TX, serves 871 students in grades 9-12 within the Taylor Independent School District (Isd), a district with a 2-star rating, and is located in a community where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Academically, Taylor High School has faced persistent challenges, ranking in the 27th percentile statewide, which is significantly lower than many nearby schools like Thrall High School (87th percentile) and Hendrickson High School (85th percentile). Test scores in core subjects like Algebra I and English I are below state averages, though the school has shown a bright spot with a rising graduation rate of 95.7%, now competitive with higher-performing peers. Interestingly, the school spends more per student ($12,303) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.9:1) than many neighbors, but these resources have not yet translated into proportional academic gains. A notable contrast exists within the same district: Legacy Early College High School, just two miles away, ranks in the 95th percentile with a 100% graduation rate, offering a model for high achievement.
Despite overall struggles, there are promising trends. The school’s Gifted and Talented program recently jumped to the 83rd percentile, and English Language Learners and Special Education students have shown recent improvement, rising to the 44th and 42nd percentiles, respectively. However, performance for "At Risk" students has been erratic, with a standout year in 2021-2022 when they ranked in the 96th percentile. These pockets of success suggest that targeted interventions can work, and replicating these strategies could be key to future improvement. For parents, Taylor High School offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and a focus on improving graduation rates, but it remains a work in progress compared to its higher-performing neighbors.
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