Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical is 0.08, 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
#6801 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical's ranking?
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical is ranked #6801 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical?
The graduation rate of Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical is 50-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical?
150 students attend Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical?
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical offer ?
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical part of?
Premier High Schools - Edinburg Career & Technical is part of Premier High Schools School District.
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