Enrollment
405
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260106108531 Charter school
Taylor Preparatory High School — Taylor, MI
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 31
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Taylor Preparatory High School · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Preparatory High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Taylor Preparatory High School reports 405 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% above the Michigan average and 27% above the national baseline. The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 74.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Taylor Preparatory High School spends $12,082 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.9% from local sources (property taxes), 78.2% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Taylor Preparatory High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,082
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 405 Top 59% in Michigan — larger than 41% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.9% +21% vs state
NCES ID 260106108531
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 25.4%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 74.6%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 167
Expulsions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor Preparatory High School, which includes Taylor Preparatory High School.
$12,082
Per student
-24%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.9%
State 78.2%
Federal 16.9%
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.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Preparatory High School
How many students attend Taylor Preparatory High School?
Taylor Preparatory High School has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Preparatory High School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Preparatory High School?
65.9% of students at Taylor Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Preparatory High School is African American at 47.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Taylor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Preparatory High School?
Taylor Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.