Is Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch a good school?

Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?

In the 2023-24 school year, 110 students attended Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch.

What is the racial makeup of Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?

Students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch are 60% Hispanic, 19% White, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Summary:

Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch is a public charter high school in Austin, Texas, serving 89 students in grades 9-12. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (69.66%), with smaller populations of White (16.85%), African American (8.99%), and Asian (2.25%) students.

Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a low of 28.0% in 2020-2021 to a high of 61.8% in 2021-2022, which is significantly lower than the state average and nearby schools like Round Rock High School, Cedar Ridge High School, and Pflugerville High School. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 4.1% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally below the state and Premier High Schools district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, English I Reading, and U.S. History. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.11% to 75% in recent years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These challenges suggest that the school may be struggling to meet the needs of its most vulnerable student populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

13801 Burnet Rd Ste 300
Austin, TX 78727

(512) 832-0965

District: Premier High Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1518^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,743

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 110

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.0%

White:

19.1%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch ranks worse than 76.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 15^th among 34 ranked high schools in the Premier High Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch 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 Student population at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60%), White (19.1%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch is 19.6. 17 high schools in the Premier High Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch is $10,743, which is the 4^th highest among 34 high schools in the Premier High Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch:

SchoolDigger ranks Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch 1518^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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

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Rank History for all students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	27.76	1377^th	1734	20.6%
2015	47.73	1020^th	1743	41.5%
2016	44.08	1098^th	1762	37.7%
2017	29.63	1258^th	1777	29.2%
2018	37.24	1111^th	1797	38.2%
2019	60.55	608^th	1857	67.3%
2021	57.08	721^st	1861	61.3%
2022	38.97	1144^th	1876	39.0%
2023	17.73	1632^nd	1961	16.8%
2024	25.11	1518^th	1987	23.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.74	1083^rd	1371	21.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.85	24^th	1357	98.2%
2021	99.69	17^th	1382	98.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.13	1691^st	1794	5.7%
2019	51.79	744^th	1818	59.1%
2021	42.36	1045^th	1848	43.5%
2022	31.64	1303^rd	1847	29.5%
2023	17.27	1625^th	1897	14.3%
2024	23.46	1516^th	1883	19.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.68	1338^th	1781	24.9%
2019	38.10	1197^th	1798	33.4%
2021	57.32	719^th	1815	60.4%
2022	37.82	1152^nd	1841	37.4%
2023	20.92	1522^nd	1891	19.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.74	284^th	1784	84.1%
2019	90.35	70^th	1810	96.1%
2021	74.10	232^nd	1829	87.3%
2022	64.61	361^st	1837	80.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.28	234^th	1803	87.0%
2019	76.48	255^th	1824	86.0%
2021	93.55	25^th	1840	98.6%
2023	15.88	1624^th	1913	15.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	1.81	1688^th	1691	0.2%
2019	71.15	318^th	1714	81.4%
2021	83.57	127^th	1743	92.7%
2022	50.21	737^th	1762	58.2%
2023	15.65	1567^th	1820	13.9%
2024	14.15	1616^th	1804	10.4%

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Rank History for White students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.71	1001^st	1539	35.0%
2019	37.01	1052^nd	1526	31.1%
2021	90.55	24^th	1510	98.4%
2024	56.81	557^th	1556	64.2%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	90	24	4	131	1	0	9	259
2013	88	18	4	115	0	0	6	231
2014	84	13	5	97	2	0	6	207
2015	92	10	7	93	0	0	5	207
2016	61	8	2	90	2	0	6	169
2017	42	11	2	71	0	0	7	133
2018	30	7	3	39	0	0	6	85
2019	30	9	1	33	0	0	3	76
2020	27	12	0	43	0	0	5	87
2021	32	11	1	57	1	0	6	108
2022	24	7	1	68	0	0	8	108
2023	15	8	2	62	0	0	2	89
2024	21	16	1	66	0	1	5	110

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 High School-Austin Wells Branch

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	259	13.0	19.9	54.4
2013	231	10.0	23.1	48.5
2014	207	10.0	20.7	31.9
2015	207	10.0	20.7	41.5
2016	169	8.0	21.1	60.9
2017	133	10.0	13.3	46.6
2018	85	6.0	14.1	49.4
2019	76	4.0	19.0	60.5
2020	87	4.9	17.5	57.5
2021	108	5.3	20.0	61.1
2022	108	5.0	21.6	75
2023	89	4.6	19.0	66.3
2024	110	5.5	19.6	70

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 High School-Austin Wells Branch

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	259	13.0	19.9	54.4
2013	231	10.0	23.1	48.5
2014	207	10.0	20.7	31.9
2015	207	10.0	20.7	41.5
2016	169	8.0	21.1	60.9
2017	133	10.0	13.3	46.6
2018	85	6.0	14.1	49.4
2019	76	4.0	19.0	60.5
2020	87	4.9	17.5	57.5
2021	108	5.3	20.0	61.1
2022	108	5.0	21.6	75
2023	89	4.6	19.0	66.3
2024	110	5.5	19.6	70

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 High School-Austin Wells Branch

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$142 (1.1%)	$12,654 (98.9%)	$12,796
2020	$492 (3.6%)	$13,198 (96.4%)	$13,690
2021	$534 (5.0%)	$10,209 (95.0%)	$10,743

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

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 608^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1632^nd of 1961 High schools	50.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch)	43	33	10%
End of Course Biology (Premier High Schools)	38	32	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch)	100	56	44%
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 High School-Austin Wells Branch)	75	38	37%
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	76	89	17.1%
African American	9	8	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	33	62	87.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	15	50%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	66.3%	5.8%

Schools Near Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch

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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 Mathematics 8th 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 High School-Austin Wells Branch	Public, Charter	9-12	13801 Burnet Rd Ste 300	Austin	78727	Travis County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 832-0965	110	6	19.6	70.0%	21 (19.1%)	16 (14.5%)	66 (60.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	25.1	1518^th of 1987 public high schools	23.6%		17.7	1632^nd of 1961 public high schools	16.8%	114		42.9	12.5	60.0	40.0									$10,743	$534	$10,209
John B Connally High School	Public	9-12	13212 N Lamar	Austin	78753	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-0800	1,817	125	14.5	65.9%	151 (8.3%)	286 (15.7%)	1,188 (65.4%)	158 (8.7%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	25 (1.4%)	17.4	1659^th of 1987 public high schools	16.5%		21.6	1566^th of 1961 public high schools	20.1%	93	3.6	39.9	27.7	35.5	51.9									$11,138	$1,067	$10,071
Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville	Public, Charter	6-12	1421 Wells Branch Pkwy W Ste	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 251-5000	795	53	14.8	70.6%	138 (17.4%)	112 (14.1%)	417 (52.5%)	111 (14.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.9%)	53.9	842^nd of 1987 public high schools	57.6%		54.6	814^th of 1961 public high schools	58.5%	28	58.3	56.5	52.7	68.2	64.6	55.7	61.9	74.0	52.6	56.6	48.1	44.4	25.0	$10,373	$944	$9,429
McNeil High School	Public	9-12	5720 McNeil Dr	Austin	78729	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-6300	2,533	154	16.4	25.3%	810 (32.0%)	253 (10.0%)	735 (29.0%)	605 (23.9%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	120 (4.7%)	63.5	593^rd of 1987 public high schools	70.2%		63.2	610^th of 1961 public high schools	68.9%	17	22.1	71.1	67.9	69.2	76.3									$9,050	$366	$8,684
Nyos Lamar Secondary	Public, Charter	6-12	12301 N Lamar Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	Nyos Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 583-6967	786	66	11.8	32.4%	301 (38.3%)	116 (14.8%)	257 (32.7%)	78 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.1%)	64.2	572^nd of 1987 public high schools	71.2%		72.4	365^th of 1961 public high schools	81.4%	207	42.9	62.1	68.6	80.0	81.4	69.9	67.3	68.4	62.2	31.8	41.4	43.7	36.1	$11,131	$1,948	$9,183
Pflugerville High School	Public	9-12	1301 W Pecan St	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-0500	1,851	136	13.5	52.5%	325 (17.6%)	358 (19.3%)	970 (52.4%)	120 (6.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (3.9%)	44	1081^st of 1987 public high schools	45.6%		43.3	1104^th of 1961 public high schools	43.7%	23	19.4	56.1	49.9	57.6	69.2									$10,177	$1,133	$9,044
Success High School	Public	9-12	500 Gattis School Rd	Round Rock	78664	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 428-7196	273	28	9.7	50.2%	60 (22.0%)	45 (16.5%)	150 (54.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	12.5	1744^th of 1987 public high schools	12.2%		5.3	1845^th of 1961 public high schools	5.9%	101	12.5	20.0	7.1	26.7	50.0									$13,529	$635	$12,894
Pflugerville Academic And Career Education (Pace)	Public	9-12	700 W Pecan St	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 594-1900	105	6	16.7	55.2%	17 (16.2%)	22 (21.0%)	61 (58.1%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	6.7	1848^th of 1987 public high schools	7.0%					(n/a)	5.0	6.7	0.0	7.7	48.0
Round Rock High School	Public	9-12	201 Deepwood Dr	Round Rock	78681	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-6000	3,740	219	17.0	13.2%	1,534 (41.0%)	171 (4.6%)	866 (23.2%)	1,001 (26.8%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	160 (4.3%)	83.6	155^th of 1987 public high schools	92.2%		83	161^st of 1961 public high schools	91.8%	6	58.7	87.4	82.2	85.6	80.5									$8,871	$556	$8,316
Goals	Public	6-12	300 N Lk Creek Dr	Round Rock	78681	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-5153	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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