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Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

9601 WESTLAKE ST, Taylor, MI 48180Taylor School District
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 0612Non-Charter
288
Students
Total enrolled
32%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
63% vs nat'l
$16,762
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
17% vs nat'l
106.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
590% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
23% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 288 students in grades 06–12 in Taylor, Michigan.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,762 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Taylor Virtual Learning Academy is a mid-sized high in Taylor, Michigan, serving grades 06–12 with 288 students. The district invests $16,762 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 106.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

288
Total Students
106.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0612) are served by this school
Gender Distribution142 male · 146 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 211 students
Student Composition
60%
8%
25%
Asian1%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black25%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263354008364

Academic Outcomes at Taylor Virtual Learning Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
30-34
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
32%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48180

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,762Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,762
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,375
Student Support$3,185
Administration$2,011
Operations$2,514
Other$1,676
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,762 spent per student, an estimated $7,425 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
27%
State government
50.0%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal programs
23.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,762/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 32% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 106.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (313)295-5757
NCES ID: 263354008364
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Taylor seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
9601 WESTLAKE ST, Taylor, MI 48180
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.