Premier Charter High School serves 146 students in grades 9-12.
Premier Charter High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Premier Charter High School's student population of 146 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Premier Charter High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Premier Charter High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier Charter High School's ranking?
Premier Charter High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Premier Charter High School often compared to?
Premier Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway High School, Mountain Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Premier Charter High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Premier Charter High School?
146 students attend Premier Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Premier Charter High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Premier Charter High School offer ?
Premier Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Premier Charter High School part of?
Premier Charter High School is part of Premier Charter High School (79569) School District.
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