Taylor High School is a high school located in Center, Indiana, an unincorporated community approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Kokomo. It is the only high school of the Taylor Community School Corporation.
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Taylor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Motto
Students First: Prepare, Empower, Celebrate!
School Rankings
Taylor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
13%
13%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor High School's ranking?
Taylor High School is ranked #1227 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Taylor High School often compared to?
Taylor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School, Western High School, Kokomo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor High School?
The graduation rate of Taylor High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Taylor High School?
368 students attend Taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Taylor High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor High School offer ?
Taylor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor High School part of?
Taylor High School is part of Taylor Community School Corp School District.
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