- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Katy, TX
Taylor H S
Federal NCES profile for Taylor H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482517005518
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 10
- high schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor H S ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Taylor H S held near 3,188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+103 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 189.2 → 197.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+103 students YoY 482517005518 · Katy, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,384 enr · 17.9:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Taylor H S held near 3,188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+103 headcount). Teacher FTE added 189.2 → 197.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Taylor H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- This school
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- Jordan H S
Jordan H S
3,330 students
What this shows Taylor H S reports 3,384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor H S compares
Taylor H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,384 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,384
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 52 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Asian 14.2%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Taylor H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,330
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor H S
How many students attend Taylor H S?
Taylor H S has 3,384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,085 (2022-23) → 3,188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+103).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor H S is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor H S?
36.3% of students at Taylor H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor H S?
The largest demographic group at Taylor H S is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor H S?
Taylor H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor H S rank among high schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor H S ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Taylor H S, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.