Lake Taylor High School is a public high school located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States and is the "Home of the Mighty Titans". It is administered by Norfolk City Public Schools. The school colors are red and black and its mascot is the Titans.
Serving 1,137 students in grades 9-12, Lake Taylor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Lake Taylor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Lake Taylor High School's student population of 1,137 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Red and Black
School Motto
Home of the Titans
Lake Taylor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Taylor High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
67%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lake Taylor High School's ranking?
Lake Taylor High School is ranked #1055 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lake Taylor High School often compared to?
Lake Taylor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T Washington High School, Norview High School, Granby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Taylor High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Taylor High School is 70%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lake Taylor High School?
1,137 students attend Lake Taylor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lake Taylor High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Taylor High School?
Lake Taylor High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Taylor High School offer ?
Lake Taylor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Taylor High School part of?
Lake Taylor High School is part of Norfolk City Public Schools.
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