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#1852 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 22% in state

Taylor H S

High School · Katy ISD · Katy, TX

A Katy ISD high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20700 KINGSLAND BLVD, Katy, TX 77450

  • Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation30.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,284
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Taylor H S score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,484/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Katy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,607

Median home value

$342,000

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

52.6%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
30.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
British International School of HoustonPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.6 mi742Compare →
Houston Quran AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–122.0 mi268Compare →
Morton Ranch H SEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.0 mi2,832Compare →
Berean Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2privateK–92.8 mi605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Katy ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#40 of 71
District spending per student
$11,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor H S is listed in KATY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor H S

Taylor H S is a public high school in Katy, TX, part of Katy ISD, serving approximately 3,188 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,852 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Taylor H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Alief Taylor High School is a public high school within the Alief Independent School District, located in an unincorporated area of the Alief community in Harris County, near Houston, Texas 2. The school opened in 2001 and is the newest high school in the district 2. It is named after Edward 'Doc' Taylor, who taught AP American History at Alief Hastings High School 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.katyisd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor H S

What grades does Taylor H S serve?

Taylor H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Taylor H S?

Taylor H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor H S is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor H S rank in TX?

Taylor H S ranks #1,852 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Taylor H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Taylor H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor H S has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Taylor H S a charter school?

No, Taylor H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taylor H S a Title I school?

No, Taylor H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor H S?

41.9% of students at Taylor H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,188
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
197
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 77450)
73,226
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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