Taylor School District

Our District Mission Statement

We will create a welcoming and innovative learning environment that nurtures the whole child, empowering every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our District Vision

Educate with Purpose, Engage with Passion, Empower the Future.

Our District Belief Statements

We Believe:

All students can learn and succeed
All students have a right to a safe and positive learning environment.
Success is built on a culture of collaboration.
In developing a strong mindset of resiliency, integrity, and respect for ALL.
That students and families are partners in setting meaningful goals that inspire a commitment to life-long learning.
That success comes from an engaged and supportive community.
In the importance of equity to ensure ALL students have the resources and support to succeed.
In developing individuals who are independent thinkers.

About Our District

The Taylor School District is a downriver community, southwest of Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers an area of approximately twenty-five square miles and, in addition to Taylor, includes parts of neighboring communities (Brownstown, Dearborn Heights, Inkster and Westland).

Taylor Schools has 596 full time faculty, including 22 school administrators and 14 district administrators. We also have 148 support staff including 62 teacher's aides and 7 library paraprofessionals.

The school district is the largest governmental unit of its kind in the downriver area of suburban Detroit. In Wayne County, the Taylor School District ranks fifth in student population.

In the 2023-2024 school year, the Taylor School District operates one high school, two middle schools, eight elementary schools, the Taylor Virtual Learning Academy, Johnson Early Childhood Center, and the Career Technology Center.