- Western High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Taylor High School (203 vs. 14).
- Western High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Taylor High School (222 vs. 57).
- Western High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Taylor High School (199 vs. 34).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Western High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Taylor High School (222 vs. 57).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Western High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Taylor High School (199 vs. 88).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Western High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Taylor High School (203 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Taylor High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Western High School (69 vs. 49).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Taylor High School reported a higher students per counselor than Western High School (357:1 vs. 280.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Western High School
$11,600.08
Taylor High School
$11,822.31
Local revenue share
Western High School
26.5%
Taylor High School
23.9%
State revenue share
Western High School
61%
Taylor High School
65.7%
Federal revenue share
Western High School
12.5%
Taylor High School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western High School
19.1%
Taylor High School
31%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Howard County
$62,496
Howard County
$62,496
Poverty rate
Howard County
12.5%
Howard County
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Howard County
20%
Howard County
20%
Unemployment rate
Howard County
6.9%
Howard County
6.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.