T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

VOLUSIA
100 E WASHINGTON AVE
PIERSON, FL 32180
1,044 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
T. DeWitt Taylor Middle-High School, located in Pierson, Florida, serves as a combined secondary institution within the Volusia County School District. As a "middle-high" model, the school provides a continuous educational experience for students ranging from grades 6 through 12. This unique structure allows for a close-knit campus environment where younger students transition into their high school years within the same familiar academic community.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Pierson area, often characterized by its role as a focal point for families in this rural, agricultural-leaning community. Committed to the Volusia County school curriculum, Taylor Middle-High emphasizes core academic standards while offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school’s mission focuses on fostering student growth and community engagement in a supportive, unified setting.
1,044
Total Students
56.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    611 (58.5%)
  • White
    374 (35.8%)
  • Black
    41 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: VOLUSIA
Phone: (386)740-9800
Website: http://taylorwildcats.com
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 580
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 162
Grade 7 163
Grade 8 151
Grade 9 158
Grade 10 138
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 129
Gender Ratio