LAKE TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL

Lake Taylor High is a public high school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 1,237 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, Lake Taylor High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lake Taylor High School, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving a diverse student body within the Norfolk Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the school emphasizes both academic growth and extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of advanced coursework and specialized programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a visible presence in the local area, supported by a committed faculty and administration that focus on fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Taylor High School is perhaps best known for its robust athletics department and tradition of excellence in competitive sports, which serves as a significant focal point for student life and community engagement. The school provides a comprehensive range of clubs, organizations, and vocational opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By integrating traditional academic curricula with opportunities for personal development, Lake Taylor strives to equip its students with the tools necessary to become productive, engaged citizens after graduation.

For more information, contact Lake Taylor High at (757) 892-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
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LAKE TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Norfolk, VA with about 1,237 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,237
Teachers:
109.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,237 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.9%
White
11.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.