Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch's student population of 110 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3025 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch's ranking?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is ranked #3025 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?
The graduation rate of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is 60-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?
110 students attend Premier High School-austin Wells Branch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Premier High School-austin Wells Branch offer ?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch part of?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is part of Premier High Schools School District.
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