Taylor Preparatory High School

Summary:

Taylor Preparatory High School is a public charter high school serving 464 students in grades 9-12 in Taylor, Michigan, a diverse community located just outside of Detroit. While the school aims to provide a quality education, it has faced significant challenges in recent years, with declining performance metrics that raise concerns for parents.

Taylor Preparatory High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its four-year graduation rate has dropped from 94.3% in 2018-2019 to just 72.6% in 2022-2023, well below the 80.7% to 96.4% range of nearby schools like Edsel Ford High School, Lincoln Park High School, and Annapolis High School. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rate has risen from 4.4% to 13.7%, significantly higher than the 1.0% to 10.5% range of nearby schools.

Chronic absenteeism is also a major concern at Taylor Preparatory High School, reaching 66.8% in 2021-2022, much higher than the 11.7% to 57.8% range of nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance lags behind state averages and nearby schools, with only 7.1% of 11th-grade students proficient in SAT Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 26.3%. While the school has seen some positive trends in the performance of its African American and multi-racial students, the overall picture suggests that Taylor Preparatory High School may need to implement comprehensive interventions to address these significant challenges and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 9540 Telegraph Rd
       Taylor, MI  48180-3356


(313) 668-2100

District: Taylor Preparatory High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
585th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,803 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.6%
White:
24.4%
Two or more races:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taylor Preparatory High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.82. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Taylor Preparatory High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Taylor Preparatory High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.6%), White (24.4%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Preparatory High School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Taylor Preparatory High School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Preparatory High School is $11,803.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor Preparatory High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Preparatory High School 585th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Taylor Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Preparatory High School 518th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 28.43 595th 832 28.5%
2016 40.55 481st 852 43.5%
2017 27.13 543rd 835 35.0%
2018 32.16 541st 824 34.3%
2019 44.97 366th 666 45.0%
2021 15.25 504th 561 10.2%
2022 20.26 476th 531 10.4%
2023 61.09 248th 735 66.3%
2024 21.82 585th 743 21.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.46 34th 110 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.53 47th 315 85.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.67 434th 755 42.5%
2019 46.04 293rd 532 44.9%
2021 24.95 345th 417 17.3%
2022 32.04 291st 369 21.1%
2023 70.11 136th 614 77.9%
2024 26.59 490th 654 25.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.03 575th 710 19.0%
2019 25.87 430th 554 22.4%
2021 13.90 431st 462 6.7%
2022 11.60 402nd 416 3.4%
2023 52.90 277th 611 54.7%
2024 21.75 481st 619 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 365th 707 48.4%
2019 55.78 235th 543 56.7%
2021 13.03 436th 472 7.6%
2022 22.52 379th 440 13.9%
2023 60.42 212th 611 65.3%
2024 21.77 512th 633 19.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.16 123rd 254 51.6%
2019 67.02 43rd 147 70.7%
2023 77.66 26th 170 84.7%
2024 53.97 70th 188 62.8%
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Rank History for White students at Taylor Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.15 486th 708 31.4%
2019 41.34 341st 582 41.4%
2021 54.68 197th 516 61.8%
2022 51.76 234th 492 52.4%
2023 77.32 118th 647 81.8%
2024 24.41 494th 638 22.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Taylor Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 54 75 0 11 0 0 4 0 144
2015 94 103 3 20 0 0 3 0 223
2016 112 149 5 29 0 1 10 0 306
2017 155 180 5 33 0 1 16 0 390
2018 172 173 7 35 0 1 22 0 410
2019 177 175 3 43 0 1 34 0 433
2020 167 170 4 54 2 0 38 0 435
2021 162 184 3 51 1 1 36 0 438
2022 118 213 6 50 2 1 26 0 416
2023 113 235 7 48 1 0 60 0 464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taylor Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 144 7.0 20.4 65.3
2015 223 12.0 18.5 61.9
2016 306 17.0 18.0 64.1
2017 390 21.4 18.2 55.6
2018 410 22.1 18.5 61
2019 433 22.4 19.2 64.9
2020 435 21.0 20.6 62.3
2021 438 20.2 21.6 64.4
2022 416 22.6 18.3 70
2023 464 27.4 16.8 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taylor Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 144 7.0 20.4 65.3
2015 223 12.0 18.5 61.9
2016 306 17.0 18.0 64.1
2017 390 21.4 18.2 55.6
2018 410 22.1 18.5 61
2019 433 22.4 19.2 64.9
2020 435 21.0 20.6 62.3
2021 438 20.2 21.6 64.4
2022 416 22.6 18.3 70
2023 464 27.4 16.8 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor Preparatory High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $989 (10.3%) $8,588 (89.7%) $9,577
2020 $781 (8.3%) $8,645 (91.7%) $9,426
2021 $1,106 (11.6%) $8,459 (88.4%) $9,565
2022 $2,189 (18.4%) $9,686 (81.6%) $11,875
2023 $1,287 (10.9%) $10,516 (89.1%) $11,803

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Preparatory High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 366th of 666 High schoolsRanks 248th of 735 High schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Taylor Preparatory High School)47.742.1
 5.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Taylor Preparatory High School)47.742.1
 5.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Taylor Preparatory High School)48.960.8
 11.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Taylor Preparatory High School)48.960.8
 11.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Preparatory High School)27.322.8
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Preparatory High School)27.322.8
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433464
 7.2%
African American175235
 34.3%
American Indian01
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic4348
 11.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White177113
 36.2%
Two or More Races3460
 76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%73.1%
 8.2%


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Taylor Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Taylor Preparatory High School.

Students at Taylor Preparatory High School are 51% African American, 24% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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