The Taylor High school serves 1,000 students with core services for 1,200 students. This two story facility has replaced the existing Taylor High School with 46 classrooms, 3 labs, 4 science labs, 9 Career and Technology Education classrooms, and 6 Fine Arts classrooms. The building and site were designed to allow expansion of key areas and/or reconfiguration over time. Many of the core spaces, such as the library, gymnasiums, athletic fields, and some conference rooms, were designed to accommodate secondary use by the community. The building form carefully considers local vernacular, school and community image/character, and response to environmental opportunities such as orientation and day lighting, stewardship of resources, and provision of appropriate and stimulating learning environments. The interior was designed with a collegiate feel to assist the students with transition to higher education facilities upon graduation.

Technology is an integral part of our modern society, and care was taken to ensure that appropriate and adequate technology was provided in each classroom. Building systems were designed and selected for maximum efficiency of energy, resources and funds, considering not only initial cost, but also operating and life cycle trends. Building entrances, corridors, and gathering spaces were arranged for optimum visual control, security, and safety. To the extent possible, corridor length were minimized for better visibility and shorter travel times. As the new campus will be a closed one, the food service area is adjacent to the main entry lobby and other smaller public indoor areas to promote the feeling of choice and freedom for the students, while still maintaining observation and control.