Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, Premier Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Premier Charter High School's student population of 173 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Premier Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier Charter High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier Charter High School's ranking?
Premier Charter High School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 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 Mountain Ridge High School, Greenway 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 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Premier Charter High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Premier Charter High School?
173 students attend Premier Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Premier Charter High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
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.
In what neighborhood is Premier Charter High School located?
Premier Charter High School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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