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:
585^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,803

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 464

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.6%

White:

24.4%

Two or more races:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taylor Preparatory High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Taylor Preparatory High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

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...)

Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Preparatory High School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Taylor Preparatory High School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Preparatory High School 518^th 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
2015	28.43	595^th	832	28.5%
2016	40.55	481^st	852	43.5%
2017	27.13	543^rd	835	35.0%
2018	32.16	541^st	824	34.3%
2019	44.97	366^th	666	45.0%
2021	15.25	504^th	561	10.2%
2022	20.26	476^th	531	10.4%
2023	61.09	248^th	735	66.3%
2024	21.82	585^th	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	34^th	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	47^th	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
2018	40.67	434^th	755	42.5%
2019	46.04	293^rd	532	44.9%
2021	24.95	345^th	417	17.3%
2022	32.04	291^st	369	21.1%
2023	70.11	136^th	614	77.9%
2024	26.59	490^th	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
2018	14.03	575^th	710	19.0%
2019	25.87	430^th	554	22.4%
2021	13.90	431^st	462	6.7%
2022	11.60	402^nd	416	3.4%
2023	52.90	277^th	611	54.7%
2024	21.75	481^st	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
2018	48.17	365^th	707	48.4%
2019	55.78	235^th	543	56.7%
2021	13.03	436^th	472	7.6%
2022	22.52	379^th	440	13.9%
2023	60.42	212^th	611	65.3%
2024	21.77	512^th	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
2018	41.16	123^rd	254	51.6%
2019	67.02	43^rd	147	70.7%
2023	77.66	26^th	170	84.7%
2024	53.97	70^th	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
2018	33.15	486^th	708	31.4%
2019	41.34	341^st	582	41.4%
2021	54.68	197^th	516	61.8%
2022	51.76	234^th	492	52.4%
2023	77.32	118^th	647	81.8%
2024	24.41	494^th	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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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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	Total
2014	54	75	0	11	0	0	4	144
2015	94	103	3	20	0	0	3	223
2016	112	149	5	29	0	1	10	306
2017	155	180	5	33	0	1	16	390
2018	172	173	7	35	0	1	22	410
2019	177	175	3	43	0	1	34	433
2020	167	170	4	54	2	0	38	435
2021	162	184	3	51	1	1	36	438
2022	118	213	6	50	2	1	26	416
2023	113	235	7	48	1	0	60	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor Preparatory High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 366^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 248^th 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)	47.7	42.1	5.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Taylor Preparatory High School)	47.7	42.1	5.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Taylor Preparatory High School)	48.9	60.8	11.9%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Taylor Preparatory High School)	48.9	60.8	11.9%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Preparatory High School)	27.3	22.8	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Preparatory High School)	27.3	22.8	4.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	433	464	7.2%
African American	175	235	34.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	43	48	11.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	177	113	36.2%
Two or More Races	34	60	76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.9%	73.1%	8.2%

Schools Near Taylor Preparatory High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9540 Telegraph Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor Preparatory High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 668-2100	464	27	16.8	73.1%	113 (24.4%)	235 (50.6%)	48 (10.3%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.9%)	21.8	585^th of 743 public high schools	21.3%		61.1	248^th of 735 public high schools	66.3%	337			36.9	7.1		22.8	25.0	$11,803	$1,287	$10,516
Taylor Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	9601 Westlake St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 295-5750	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	11211 Beech Daly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 295-5757	288	3	106.2	73.3%	174 (60.4%)	71 (24.7%)	23 (8.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	5.6	710^th of 743 public high schools	4.4%		33	492^nd of 735 public high schools	33.1%	218	50.0	16.7	10.9		22.2	7.3	14.6	$12,212	$2,050	$10,162
Taylor High School	Public	9-12	11211 Beech Daly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 946-6551	1,394	76	18.4	66.4%	694 (49.8%)	424 (30.4%)	159 (11.4%)	24 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (6.5%)	26.2	541^st of 743 public high schools	27.2%		23.5	560^th of 735 public high schools	23.8%	19			34.0	7.7		22.0	35.6	$16,953	$5,045	$11,908
Allen Park High School	Public	9-12	18401 Champaign Rd	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 827-1200	1,152	59	19.5	35.7%	916 (79.5%)	34 (3.0%)	163 (14.1%)	9 (0.8%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.1%)	53.6	310^th of 743 public high schools	58.3%		55.2	307^th of 735 public high schools	58.2%	3			51.5	21.0		42.2	38.0	$14,554	$963	$13,592
Annapolis High School	Public	9-12	4650 Clippert St	Dearborn Heights	48125	Wayne County	Dearborn Heights School District #7	No	No	No	No	(313) 203-3300	748	32	22.3	77.3%	420 (56.1%)	181 (24.2%)	110 (14.7%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	28.5	518^th of 743 public high schools	30.3%		21.3	576^th of 735 public high schools	21.6%	58			35.3	5.1		29.1	33.5	$14,332	$2,288	$12,045
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	20629 Annapolis St	Dearborn Heights	48125	Wayne County	Dearborn Heights School District #7	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 203-1000	16	18	.8	75.0%	12 (75.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)								$25,463	$1,604	$23,859
Robichaud Senior High School	Public	9-12	3601 Janet St	Dearborn Heights	48125	Wayne County	Westwood Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 565-8851	323	23	14.1	84.2%	51 (15.8%)	255 (78.9%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	9.4	673^rd of 743 public high schools	9.4%		5.5	704^th of 735 public high schools	4.2%	31			24.2			11.5	13.1	$20,725	$7,509	$13,217
Westwood Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	25824 Michigan Ave	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Westwood Community School District	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 565-0288	144	3	57.6	86.8%	52 (36.1%)	80 (55.6%)	5 (3.5%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	6.3	699^th of 743 public high schools	5.9%					(n/a)						10.0	10.0	$10,723	$2,385	$8,338
Edsel Ford High School	Public	9-12	20601 Rotunda Dr	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1500	1,639	87	18.9	68.2%	1,428 (87.1%)	106 (6.5%)	65 (4.0%)	20 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.7%)	30.4	510^th of 743 public high schools	31.4%		28.3	530^th of 735 public high schools	27.9%	20			38.9	16.3		26.8	29.2	$16,306	$2,233	$14,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Preparatory High School

What is the racial makeup of 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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How many students attend Taylor Preparatory High School?

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

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

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