Taylor High School

I find it very telling that every one of the negative reviews for this school contains no fewer than three major errors in grammar. It may be unfair to rake the educational quality of a school over the coals if you cannot distinguish between "to" and "too," or if you cannot properly place a comma. I attended Taylor from 2001 to 2005, and I am well aware of the expectations there. However, I was better prepared when I went to college than most of my classmates. If you want your child to have a beneficial educational experience, then you want a school that will prepare its students for life, rather than one that will issue the grades that pacify parents.

I graduated from here a couple of years ago and thought it was an amazing school. You truly get what you put in, and more. There's so many programs, clubs, and activities to try you're bound to find a circle you fit in with. Sure Taylor is known to be a competitive school but it is by no means impossible. If you learn to time manage efficiently and not slack off you will end up with an good GPA, same as anywhere else. Speaking from my own experience, it pays off in college.

My son just started this year at Taylor and it has been challenging for him, but that is not the problem. Although Taylor is a public school, it cost a lot of money to have a child there. The school charges you for everything. The school makes up so many fees and fundraisings that it is hard to beleive. And some of the fundraisings are mandatory. They brainwash the children with "traditions" that involve spending more money. If you are planning to have your child in any school activity, even if involves a regular class, it is going to cost you.
--Submitted by a parent

One of worst mistakes was transfering our child to this school who went from being a straight A/B student to F student making normal but wise teenage decisions to choosing the wrong group of friends because as others have pointed out this school is not very welcoming of newcomers. Drugs are rampant while teachers and administrators turn a blind eye. We couldn't move out of the area quick enough and what do you know, my child graduated with A's and B's in an environment very accepting unlike Taylor and it's wealthy and bored white folks.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a learning factory. Be prepared to study literally 5 hours a day to keep minimum grades. Teachers and the school as a whole expect way too much from the students. This school only gives me stress, stress, and more stress.Lessons are taught too fast, and the kids here are all naturally smart?? Not to mention how MEAN and RUDE the kids are here. They won't accept anyone and are not interested in being friends with new people. Kids are rude, mean, rich and think they're all that. Not a welcoming environment. Typical rich suburb school only with way higher standards that nobody can fit. The average GPA in my English class is a 4.0.
--Submitted by a student

Teachers are really good, the student body is extremely rude. Try Cinco! Alot nicer student population.
--Submitted by a student

there was great support by faculty. my son was challenged and enabled to succeed in those challenges.
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred from a school district in the Seattle area. It is considered one of the best in America, as all 5 of its high schools are in the Top 100. Most teachers here make inappropriate comments, and some are not meant to be teachers. They cannot teach, and some just read from the board. In addition, the school is far too big for any type of community to form. Its policies are way too strict for no reason whatsoever. The school itself was built in the Stone Age and has no windows. If this is one of the best schools in Texas, then I cannot imagine what kind of horrible schools other people go to.
--Submitted by a student

I have a freshman and a senior at Taylor. Both are taking AP courses and are being challenged by the curriculum and teachers. However, I've heard reports from graduates of Taylor that have gone on to universities such as Stanford and MIT who have stated that the effort required at those esteemed institutions is less than that required at Taylor High. Perhaps the teachers at Taylor are overdoing it a bit?
--Submitted by a parent

I am in advanced classes and I still find that I'm doing work that is too easy. Oh, by the way, this school is not welcoming of new students. New students will have a tough time fitting in
--Submitted by a student