Premier H S Of Weslaco

Summary:

Premier H S Of Weslaco is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Weslaco, Texas, with a total enrollment of 135 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic. The school is part of the Premier High Schools district, which is ranked 828 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Premier H S Of Weslaco faces significant academic challenges, with relatively low four-year graduation rates (54.5%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Mercedes Early College Academy (100.0%) and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory (94.1%). The school's STAAR EOC test scores are also generally lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with only 27.27% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.73% and the district average of 12.66%. Additionally, Premier H S Of Weslaco has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (95.56%) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.8.

When compared to nearby schools, Premier H S Of Weslaco's performance is concerning, as schools like Mercedes Early College Academy, South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Science Academy, and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory have significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall performance metrics. Additionally, Premier H S Of Weslaco's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, suggesting that the school's performance is not improving and may be worsening over time.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2419 Haggar Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596

(956) 781-8800

District: Premier High Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1638^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,684

Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.3%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier H S Of Weslaco ranks worse than 82.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 19^th among 34 ranked high schools in the Premier High Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Premier H S Of Weslaco who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Premier H S Of Weslaco is 25.7. 29 high schools in the Premier High Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Premier H S Of Weslaco employs 5.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Premier H S Of Weslaco is $7,684. 21 high schools in the Premier High Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Premier H S Of Weslaco:

SchoolDigger ranks Premier H S Of Weslaco 1638^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Premier H S Of Weslaco in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Premier High Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Premier High Schools 828^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Premier H S Of Weslaco

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Rank History for all students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	54.86	791^st	1734	54.4%
2015	29.09	1371^st	1743	21.3%
2016	52.56	894^th	1762	49.3%
2017	26.64	1325^th	1777	25.4%
2018	29.27	1296^th	1797	27.9%
2019	34.68	1251^st	1857	32.6%
2021	24.86	1432^nd	1861	23.1%
2022	29.44	1357^th	1876	27.7%
2023	18.57	1616^th	1961	17.6%
2024	18.85	1638^th	1987	17.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.59	140^th	1113	87.4%
2019	69.48	185^th	1136	83.7%
2021	47.18	477^th	1195	60.1%
2022	26.16	948^th	1278	25.8%
2023	25.97	1012^th	1371	26.2%
2024	9.25	1367^th	1435	4.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.40	1328^th	1347	1.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.51	1286^th	1794	28.3%
2019	41.61	1052^nd	1818	42.1%
2021	30.28	1345^th	1848	27.2%
2022	32.58	1271^st	1847	31.2%
2023	22.52	1530^th	1897	19.3%
2024	21.11	1559^th	1883	17.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.31	1348^th	1781	24.3%
2019	26.23	1425^th	1798	20.7%
2021	10.97	1639^th	1815	9.7%
2022	21.75	1483^rd	1841	19.4%
2023	11.12	1664^th	1891	12.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.61	576^th	1784	67.7%
2019	62.59	421^st	1810	76.7%
2021	45.46	852^nd	1829	53.4%
2022	49.81	672^nd	1837	63.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.71	1347^th	1803	25.3%
2019	42.72	1008^th	1824	44.7%
2021	34.60	1199^th	1840	34.8%
2022	36.21	1152^nd	1853	37.8%
2023	29.93	1333^rd	1913	30.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.78	1182^nd	1691	30.1%
2019	38.77	1067^th	1714	37.7%
2021	28.92	1273^rd	1743	27.0%
2022	32.66	1194^th	1762	32.2%
2023	22.05	1457^th	1820	19.9%
2024	20.21	1495^th	1804	17.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Premier H S Of Weslaco

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	2	0	189	0	0	191
2013	3	0	181	1	0	185
2014	5	0	136	0	0	141
2015	2	0	135	1	1	139
2016	4	0	137	0	0	141
2017	1	1	170	0	0	172
2018	3	0	127	0	0	130
2019	1	0	124	0	0	125
2020	1	0	84	0	0	85
2021	1	2	157	0	0	160
2022	1	2	69	0	0	72
2023	0	2	133	0	0	135
2024	1	0	145	0	0	146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Premier H S Of Weslaco

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	191	13.0	14.6	84.3
2013	185	11.0	16.8	81.6
2014	141	10.5	13.4	70.9
2015	139	10.0	13.9	95.7
2016	141	7.0	20.1	92.9
2017	172	7.8	21.8	87.8
2018	130	6.6	19.4	96.9
2019	125	6.0	20.8	94.4
2020	85	6.0	14.1	94.1
2021	160	6.0	26.6	95.6
2022	72	7.0	10.2	91.7
2023	135	5.6	23.8	95.6
2024	146	5.6	25.7	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Premier H S Of Weslaco

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	191	13.0	14.6	84.3
2013	185	11.0	16.8	81.6
2014	141	10.5	13.4	70.9
2015	139	10.0	13.9	95.7
2016	141	7.0	20.1	92.9
2017	172	7.8	21.8	87.8
2018	130	6.6	19.4	96.9
2019	125	6.0	20.8	94.4
2020	85	6.0	14.1	94.1
2021	160	6.0	26.6	95.6
2022	72	7.0	10.2	91.7
2023	135	5.6	23.8	95.6
2024	146	5.6	25.7	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Premier H S Of Weslaco

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,145 (13.6%)	$7,251 (86.4%)	$8,396
2020	$1,740 (14.2%)	$10,527 (85.8%)	$12,267
2021	$1,222 (15.9%)	$6,462 (84.1%)	$7,684

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Premier H S Of Weslaco

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1251^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1616^th of 1961 High schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Premier H S Of Weslaco)	53	10	43%
End of Course Algebra I (Premier High Schools)	17	14	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Premier H S Of Weslaco)	33	30	3%
End of Course Biology (Premier High Schools)	38	32	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Premier H S Of Weslaco)	28	23	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Premier High Schools)	30	38	8%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Premier H S Of Weslaco)	45	47	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Premier High Schools)	38	45	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Premier H S Of Weslaco)	68	50	18%
End of Course U.S. History (Premier High Schools)	58	50	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	135	8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	124	133	7.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	95.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Premier H S Of Weslaco

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Premier H S Of Weslaco	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 Haggar Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 781-8800	146	6	25.7	93.8%	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.9	1638^th of 1987 public high schools	17.6%		18.6	1616^th of 1961 public high schools	17.6%	22	27.3	20.0	11.8	34.6	56.8								$7,684	$1,222	$6,462
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	749	49	15.4	83.8%	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	729 (97.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64.5	566^th of 1987 public high schools	71.5%		66.5	518^th of 1961 public high schools	73.6%	48	39.3	75.3	74.7	84.2	68.2	57.6	59.2	63.6	39.5	47.5	35.5	42.7	$11,893	$1,698	$10,195
Idea College Prep Weslaco	Public, Charter	6-12	2931 E Sugar Cane Dr	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4100	756	44	17.1	84.3%	23 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	729 (96.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45.7	1036^th of 1987 public high schools	47.9%		61.8	642^nd of 1961 public high schools	67.3%	394	15.8	42.3	66.4	80.0	66.7	40.0	53.2	48.7	24.2	35.0		15.5	$10,278	$1,815	$8,463
Weslaco East High School	Public	9-12	810 S Pleasantview Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6950	2,122	149	14.2	82.9%	11 (0.5%)	5 (0.2%)	2,105 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.9	1549^th of 1987 public high schools	22.0%		24.8	1498^th of 1961 public high schools	23.6%	51	31.8	31.3	32.2	43.9	58.2								$11,555	$1,267	$10,288
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Science Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	900 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-4620	846	56	15.1	50.5%	73 (8.6%)	13 (1.5%)	698 (82.5%)	56 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	91.2	42^nd of 1987 public high schools	97.9%		88.7	72^nd of 1961 public high schools	96.3%	30	72.4	89.1	89.2	93.8	92.0								$12,985	$1,090	$11,895
South Palm Gardens High School	Public	10-12	2607 Camino Real Viejo	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 565-0404	66	6	11.7	89.4%	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		16.7		50.0	70.6								$19,724	$691	$19,033
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Health Professions	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-2237	797	56	14.2	66.1%	40 (5.0%)	9 (1.1%)	672 (84.3%)	70 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	82.9	168^th of 1987 public high schools	91.5%		86.1	108^th of 1961 public high schools	94.5%	60	40.6	76.2	87.1	89.4	78.3								$14,511	$1,555	$12,956
Weslaco High School	Public	9-12	1005 W Pike Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6700	2,707	163	16.6	74.3%	35 (1.3%)	5 (0.2%)	2,664 (98.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.6	1112^th of 1987 public high schools	44.0%		33.9	1299^th of 1961 public high schools	33.8%	187	38.3	49.0	45.7	57.4	68.5								$10,394	$1,088	$9,306
Triumph Public High Schools-Mercedes	Public, Charter	9-12	103 E 2nd St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-5417	101	5	19.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.8	1869^th of 1987 public high schools	5.9%		5.1	1849^th of 1961 public high schools	5.7%	20	14.3	20.5	17.1	15.5	24.2								$9,598	$2,481	$7,117
Mercedes Early College Academy	Public	9-12	950 W 6th St	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 514-5180	349	22	15.7	81.7%	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	343 (98.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.4	779^th of 1987 public high schools	60.8%		66.4	523^rd of 1961 public high schools	73.3%	256	22.4	59.0	41.8	86.0	76.2								$8,069	$2,461	$5,608

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Premier H S Of Weslaco ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Texas high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 146 students attended Premier H S Of Weslaco.

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Students at Premier H S Of Weslaco are 99% Hispanic.

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