The newest in the Alief Independent School District trio of mega-high schools, Taylor High School educates about 3,100 9th-12th graders. In Alief, the high school you attend is the luck of the draw since a computerized lottery makes that decision. Students can switch schools, though, if they have a relative currently attending or graduated from another high school.
Unlike Elsik and Hastings, Taylor doesn’t have a separate 9th-grade center. But like the other high schools, Taylor offers night school, Mandarin Chinese classes, and a robust career and technology education program, otherwise known as CTE.
Taylor students opting for CTE complete introductory campuses at the high school and take advanced classes at the Alief Center for Advanced Careers. Students can earn credit toward a college degree, an associate’s degree, or certification while gaining hands-on experience.
On the athletic front, Taylor offers plenty of sports for men and women, including basketball, cross-country, golf, swimming, and diving. Athletic training, cheerleading, dance, and drill teams are open to all students.
Academically, Taylor students lag behind their Texas peers in test scores and academic progress from where they were last year, but the school’s graduation rate is on track with other Texas schools. And the students who go on to college need significantly less remediation than their Texas counterparts.
Taylor High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
7555 Howell Sugar Land Rd,
Houston, TX
Alief Independent School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
84%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B+
B-
B-
B
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
170
Full Time Teachers
170
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
81.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
7%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
259:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
58%
Black
27.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.6%
White
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
976 Students
University of Texas - Austin
655 Students
Texas A&M University
634 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
594 Students
Texas State University
506 Students
Houston Community College
420 Students
Houston Christian University
419 Students
Rice University
400 Students
Baylor University
342 Students
Sam Houston State University
270 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
212 Students
Business
200 Students
Biology
185 Students
Psychology
125 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
117 Students
Computer Science
99 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
66 Students
Architecture
65 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
55 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
47 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/5/2025
Alief Taylor Highschool is a okay school that really don't excell at much but to be honest it has a broad community with the people that attends the school.
12/17/2024
Attending Taylor High School is challenging due to poorly taught AP classes, but the Career Technology Education (CTE) program excels in preparing students like me for careers – specifically sparking my interest in Cybersecurity.
12/16/2024
I have really enjoyed my time in this school and have nothing but positive things to say about this school. Alief Taylor Highschool is very involved with their students and make sure no one is left behind and help students thrive in their academic endeavors.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/26/2014
Alief Taylor = Crowded. The students will carry you to your next class. Just not in five minutes. Staff: great staff members, probably the best. Teachers: easygoing and friendly, can be unorganized sometimes. Classes: Non-intensive work. Not easy to find rooms Sports: very well done Students: studen...
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About Alief
List Price Range
$90K - $414K
Homes For Sale
299
Average Home Value
$235,664
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$58,316
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,764 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.7%
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Taylor High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Alief Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,852 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Taylor High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $235,664. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kerr High School, Elsik High School, Hastings High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Taylor High School.