Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, James A. Taylor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Taylor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
James A. Taylor High School's student population of 62 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
James A. Taylor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Taylor High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Taylor High School's ranking?
James A. Taylor High School is ranked #1565 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend James A. Taylor High School?
62 students attend James A. Taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of James A. Taylor High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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