Great school with the best color guard and marching band in the school district.
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
Amazing teachers and academics overall. A great environment. One of the best high schools I have ever experienced. My children were extremely well equipped for their college studies because of it.
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
I graduated from THS in 2005. The extracurricular programs are exceptional. The band and color guard are very high quality, having gone to competitions on the state and national levels during my time. Academic programs like Academic Decathlon, Computer Science, Mathematics, Debate, etcetera routinely
... Read more make it to the state level and perform exceptionally. Programs for advanced, ambitious students prepare students particularly well. The school is very large and it could be possible for a student to get 'lost in the system', particularly in the non-advanced classes. Also, I found that school counselors functioned almost exclusively as registrars with no real 'counseling.' Issues with drugs and violence are handled discretely and successfully. This school provides excellent opportunities for the student who wants to get involved, academically or otherwise. Some of the more unique opportunities include improvisational theater (ComedySportZ), Japanese and Latin language courses, AmericanSignLanguage, handbell choir, jazz band, and involved school newspaper. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/17/07
I went to Taylor High School last year and now I attend Seven Lakes High School. I quite personally believe Taylor is a much better school not only in academics, but also in the quality of people attending the school. Teachers actually push you to go beyond your capability, and prepare you much better
... Read more for the real world. Kids are much more real and value everything more than kids at Seven Lakes and Cinco Ranch. This is a great school, and I regret having to leave it. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/05/07
My son has transferred to Taylor this year due Katrina relocation. I have found the school to be impersonal and without concern for the individual student. It is far to large to really care about t everyone enrolled. During inquiries about the school, I was referred to as 'the mother'. I believe that
... Read more this school is only geared toward the competitive, and driven student. There appears to be no motivation for the average student to learn to love to learn. It seems that many of the teachers use handout and overheads. Read less
Posted by a administrator on 01/23/07
I have two daughters who attended Taylor one graduated in 99 the other in 04 and they both received excellent educations. My oldest attended the U.S. Air Force Academy and due to the outstanding basics in Math, Science and English at Taylor she had absolutely no problems handling the advanced academic
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/06
I went to Taylor High School and graduated back in 2001. I believe this school is academically driven and does the very best in preparing its students to be successful in college or whatever future endeavors they decide on. Although the homework load can be heavy, you are rewarded with a wonderful education
... Read more like no other. This school along with the other KATY ISD schools are of the best quality in education. The hard work I put forth while at Taylor helped me succeed when I went to college. Extracurricular activities are widespread from sports, to music, to other aspects of debate and various clubs held once school ends for the day. Parental involvement is high as most parents thrive and are actively involved in the students' activities. Overall, Taylor High School gets an A for the overall atmosphere given to its students and parents. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/24/06
Taylor is a good school, with a good acdemic and sports program. A little too big so lacks in community.
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/06
I have 2 students at Taylor. As this our second year there (have always been KISD)I have to say I am neither overly impressed nor am I disapointed. It is better than most other KISD high schools for test scores and is in a fairly safe area.
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Posted by a parent on 03/08/06
Taylor High has an excellent academic curriculum and prepares students well for college. It also has a variety of extracurricular activities and therre is a lot of parent involvement. Overall, this is definately one of the best high schools in Texas.
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Katy schools — James E Taylor High School is located at 20700 Kingsland Blvd, Katy TX 77450. 20700 Kingsland Blvd is in the 77450 ZIP code in Katy, TX The school district for James E Taylor High School is the Katy Independent School District. James E Taylor High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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