Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, James A. Taylor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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James A. Taylor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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James A. Taylor High School's student population of 46 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
James A. Taylor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Taylor High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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James A. Taylor High School is ranked #850 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James A. Taylor High School?
The graduation rate of James A. Taylor High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend James A. Taylor High School?
46 students attend James A. Taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of James A. Taylor High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Taylor High School?
James A. Taylor High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does James A. Taylor High School offer ?
James A. Taylor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James A. Taylor High School part of?
James A. Taylor High School is part of North Mason School District.
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