Taylorsville High School is a public high school established in 1981, located in Taylorsville, Utah, United States. The principal is Dr. Garett Muse. The mascot is the Wilbur the Warrior. The enrollment is around 2,900 students and represents many different ethnic groups.
Serving 2,694 students in grades 9-12, Taylorsville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah 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 Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylorsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Taylorsville High School's student population of 2,694 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
White, Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Taylorsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylorsville High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
49%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wilbur The Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorsville High School's ranking?
Taylorsville High School is ranked #716 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylorsville High School?
The graduation rate of Taylorsville High School is 83%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Taylorsville High School?
2,694 students attend Taylorsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Taylorsville High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylorsville High School?
Taylorsville High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taylorsville High School offer ?
Taylorsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Taylorsville High School part of?
Taylorsville High School is part of Granite School District.
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