Taylor Preparatory High School

Taylor Preparatory High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Taylor, Michigan area, with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.65% African American, 24.35% White, and 10.34% Hispanic. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages, with only 22.8% of 11th graders proficient in Science and 7.1% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 37.5% and 26.3%, respectively.

The school faces several challenges, including a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 54.0%, a four-year graduation rate of 72.6% that is lower than the state average, and a relatively high dropout rate of 13.7%. Additionally, with 73.06% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Taylor Preparatory High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic and attendance challenges.

Overall, the data for Taylor Preparatory High School highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and socioeconomic challenges faced by the school. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and district to improve educational outcomes for the students.