James E. Taylor High School

James E. Taylor High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
20700 Kingsland Blvd,  Katy, TX
Katy Independent School District
3.8
3.4
3,085 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
189
Full Time Teachers
189
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
80.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
20%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
506:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
39.8%
Hispanic
31.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.7%
Black
10.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#64 Best Public HS in Texas
#93 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 769 Students
University of Texas - Austin 753 Students
University of Houston 699 Students
Rice University 407 Students
Baylor University 355 Students
Texas State University 339 Students
Texas Tech University 301 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 251 Students
Sam Houston State University 188 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 164 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 268 Students
Biology 223 Students
Psychology 161 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 133 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Computer Science 106 Students
Mechanical Engineering 87 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 71 Students
Finance 70 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 68 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 653 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/12/2024
Going to Taylor was very involved, and was extremely competitive. It seemed if you weren't constantly working then you would be surpassed by your peers. However, while mentally draining at points, it did give you a good education at least. Compared to other schools, I along with many others had a variety of opportunities related to what we wanted to pursue for our future. Be it engineering or theater, Taylor always had a great course or opportunity to get a student ready for the field.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Taylor is a great school. They care about our safety and education while making sure we have fun and get into the school spirit.
4.0 Junior
9/8/2024
It's very nice. Positives I would say are really connected and nice students but a few negatives are that it's a pretty small campus
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/1/2022
Great teachers with years of teaching experience. They prepare your kids for college.
1.0 parent
5/20/2021
Very unpleasant.Did not like many teachers very disrespectful sometimes.Late responses most of the time.They put in grades last minute.Sat in class majority of the time.Teachers acting as if you are bad even though they barely know you.
5.0 parent
9/27/2016
Have 3 kids enrolled and they really push to their limits to get the greatest education. I came from Chicago Public School system.. and WOW! Katy Taylor HS IS SOOO Much better.
5.0 other
10/26/2014
Congrats to Luis Rangel...Taylor High School student that just score perfect score on ACT and near perfect score on Sat!!! Way to Go Luis and Also Taylor High School for being named one of nations top High School by U.S. News and World Report!

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