Enrollment
1,371
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylor, MI
Taylor High School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263354006910
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor High School ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor High School
Taylor High School is a higher-need, large high school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 1,371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,371 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Taylor School District spends $16,413 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 290 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,371 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Taylor's high schools, it stands alongside Taylor Preparatory High School (405 students): Taylor High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 15:1).
Taylor School District also operates Robert J West Middle School (641 students) and Hoover Middle School (515 students) alongside Taylor High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Taylor High School compares
Taylor High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,371 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,371
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Taylor High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor School District, which includes Taylor High School.
$16,413
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Taylor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice Mcdowell Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Taylor
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor High School
How many students attend Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has 1,371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor High School?
63.6% of students at Taylor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor High School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor High School rank among public schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor High School ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Taylor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taylor on the city page.
Is Taylor High School a good school?
Taylor High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Taylor High School, Taylor School District also operates Robert J West Middle School (641 students), Hoover Middle School (515 students), and Clarence Randall Elem School (492 students). See the Taylor School District district page for the complete list.
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