Taylor Preparatory High School or for short, Taylor Prep is a charter high school located in Taylor, Michigan in Metro Detroit serving grades 9-12th. It has 422 students.
Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Taylor Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Taylor Preparatory High School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Rankings
Taylor Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Preparatory High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2116 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
48%
18%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Preparatory High School's ranking?
Taylor Preparatory High School is ranked #2116 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Taylor Preparatory High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Taylor Preparatory High School?
420 students attend Taylor Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Taylor Preparatory High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Preparatory High School?
Taylor Preparatory High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor Preparatory High School offer ?
Taylor Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taylor Preparatory High School part of?
Taylor Preparatory High School is part of Taylor Preparatory High School District.
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