Is Premier H S Of Amarillo a good school?

Premier H S Of Amarillo ranks in the bottom 20.4% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Premier H S Of Amarillo?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Premier H S Of Amarillo.

What is the racial makeup of Premier H S Of Amarillo?

Students at Premier H S Of Amarillo are 50% Hispanic, 38% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Premier H S Of Amarillo

Summary:

Premier H S Of Amarillo is a public charter high school serving 257 students in grades 9-12 in Amarillo, Texas. The school is part of the Premier High Schools district, which is ranked 828 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Premier H S Of Amarillo has a diverse student population, with 43.97% White, 47.86% Hispanic, and 2.72% African American students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a statewide ranking between 1,242 and 1,581 out of 1,961 to 1,987 schools over the past several years. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 62.3% in 2018-2019 to a high of 77.6% in 2019-2020, with the most recent rate at 74.6%. The school's dropout rate has also varied, from a low of 1.1% in 2019-2020 to a high of 7.1% in 2020-2021, with the most recent rate at 3.7%. Premier H S Of Amarillo's STAAR EOC test scores are generally below the state and Premier High Schools district averages across all subject areas, with the school struggling the most in Algebra I and U.S. History.

When compared to other high schools in the Amarillo area, such as Amarillo High School and Randall High School, both part of the Amarillo Independent School District, Premier H S Of Amarillo generally underperforms. The school does show some strengths in supporting certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, but struggles with its White, Hispanic, and Low Socioeconomic Status student populations. Premier H S Of Amarillo spends between $6,141 and $7,158 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of nearby public high schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (around $9,000-$10,000 per student).

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3242 Hobbs Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109

(806) 367-0171

District: Premier High Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1581^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,158

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.6%

White:

37.6%

African American:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier H S Of Amarillo ranks worse than 79.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 16^th among 34 ranked high schools in the Premier High Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Premier H S Of Amarillo 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 (49.6%), White (37.6%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Premier H S Of Amarillo is 18.7, which is the 15^th best among 34 high schools in the Premier High Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Premier H S Of Amarillo employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Premier H S Of Amarillo is $7,158. 25 high schools in the Premier High Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Premier H S Of Amarillo:

SchoolDigger ranks Premier H S Of Amarillo 1581^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Premier H S Of Amarillo in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 all students at Premier H S Of Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2016	9.55	1608^th	1762	8.7%
2017	26.01	1335^th	1777	24.9%
2018	35.19	1163^rd	1797	35.3%
2019	29.90	1345^th	1857	27.6%
2021	23.61	1455^th	1861	21.8%
2022	24.60	1453^rd	1876	22.5%
2023	36.92	1242^nd	1961	36.7%
2024	22.10	1581^st	1987	20.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.49	165^th	1278	87.1%
2024	9.23	1368^th	1435	4.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	55.40	424^th	1357	68.8%
2021	52.08	477^th	1382	65.5%
2022	53.61	470^th	1418	66.9%
2023	60.75	376^th	1478	74.6%
2024	25.88	1254^th	1547	18.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.41	1150^th	1794	35.9%
2019	30.32	1373^rd	1818	24.5%
2021	39.13	1130^th	1848	38.9%
2022	45.79	890^th	1847	51.8%
2023	34.75	1253^rd	1897	33.9%
2024	20.47	1572^nd	1883	16.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Premier H S Of Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.32	1206^th	1781	32.3%
2019	30.05	1349^th	1798	25.0%
2021	23.18	1435^th	1815	20.9%
2022	24.88	1433^rd	1841	22.2%
2023	36.74	1205^th	1891	36.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.40	388^th	1784	78.3%
2019	51.38	694^th	1810	61.7%
2021	40.67	1000^th	1829	45.3%
2022	47.71	745^th	1837	59.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Premier H S Of Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.30	1382^nd	1803	23.3%
2019	28.06	1356^th	1824	25.7%
2021	28.10	1341^st	1840	27.1%
2022	20.69	1495^th	1853	19.3%
2023	33.48	1255^th	1913	34.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Premier H S Of Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.58	997^th	1020	2.3%
2022	45.66	466^th	1031	54.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Premier H S Of Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.37	1240^th	1691	26.7%
2019	19.36	1483^rd	1714	13.5%
2021	21.42	1423^rd	1743	18.4%
2022	22.66	1415^th	1762	19.7%
2023	34.94	1178^th	1820	35.3%
2024	17.40	1558^th	1804	13.6%

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Rank History for White students at Premier H S Of Amarillo

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.83	1232^nd	1539	19.9%
2019	21.45	1297^th	1526	15.0%
2021	10.69	1383^rd	1510	8.4%
2022	11.77	1388^th	1525	9.0%
2023	30.98	1134^th	1576	28.0%
2024	10.84	1431^st	1556	8.0%

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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
2015	65	12	0	58	2	1	5	143
2016	98	15	0	63	3	0	7	186
2017	98	11	1	73	2	0	6	191
2018	106	12	3	76	0	0	5	202
2019	129	8	0	85	2	0	5	229
2020	128	13	2	83	2	0	10	238
2021	131	11	4	90	2	0	8	246
2022	128	21	3	107	1	0	8	268
2023	113	7	4	123	1	1	8	257
2024	91	13	5	120	1	1	11	242

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

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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 Amarillo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	143	5.0	28.6	35
2016	186	7.0	26.5	38.7
2017	191	6.0	31.8	58.6
2018	202	8.8	22.7	44.6
2019	229	12.0	19.0	58.5
2020	238	12.0	19.8	52.5
2021	246	13.3	18.3	58.1
2022	268	12.8	20.8	46.3
2023	257	12.7	20.1	64.6
2024	242	12.8	18.7	74

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 Amarillo

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	143	5.0	28.6	35
2016	186	7.0	26.5	38.7
2017	191	6.0	31.8	58.6
2018	202	8.8	22.7	44.6
2019	229	12.0	19.0	58.5
2020	238	12.0	19.8	52.5
2021	246	13.3	18.3	58.1
2022	268	12.8	20.8	46.3
2023	257	12.7	20.1	64.6
2024	242	12.8	18.7	74

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 Amarillo

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$935 (15.2%)	$5,205 (84.8%)	$6,141
2020	$1,224 (17.2%)	$5,873 (82.8%)	$7,097
2021	$1,490 (20.8%)	$5,668 (79.2%)	$7,158

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Premier H S Of Amarillo

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 1345^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1242^nd of 1961 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Premier H S Of Amarillo)	19	44	25%
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 Amarillo)	43	40	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 Amarillo)	34	37	3%
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 Amarillo)	44	60	16%
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 Amarillo)	63	58	5%
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	229	257	12.2%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	85	123	44.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	129	113	12.4%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	64.6%	6.1%

Schools Near Premier H S Of Amarillo

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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 8th 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 H S Of Amarillo	Public, Charter	9-12	3242 Hobbs Rd	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 367-0171	242	13	18.7	74.0%	91 (37.6%)	13 (5.4%)	120 (49.6%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	22.1	1581^st of 1987 public high schools	20.4%		36.9	1242^nd of 1961 public high schools	36.7%	339	38.1	35.7	31.3	52.0	32.7					$7,158	$1,490	$5,668
Tascosa High School	Public	9-12	3921 Westlawn	Amarillo	79102	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2600	2,208	133	16.5	55.9%	989 (44.8%)	271 (12.3%)	750 (34.0%)	85 (3.8%)	18 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (4.1%)	50.8	916^th of 1987 public high schools	53.9%		52.4	871^st of 1961 public high schools	55.6%	45	33.7	51.6	58.2	62.9	79.6					$9,346	$1,036	$8,310
Amtech Career Academy	Public	9-12	3601 Plains Blvd	Amarillo	79102	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2800	11	44	.2	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)										$391,219	$31,131	$360,088
Amarillo High School	Public	9-12	4225 Danbury	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2000	2,170	130	16.7	33.4%	1,425 (65.7%)	114 (5.3%)	490 (22.6%)	65 (3.0%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	63 (2.9%)	75.2	310^th of 1987 public high schools	84.4%		78	252^nd of 1961 public high schools	87.1%	58	42.2	78.4	75.1	80.3	82.5					$9,293	$821	$8,472
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo	Public, Charter	9-12	4106 SW 51st St	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 463-2284	122	7	18.6	66.4%	41 (33.6%)	10 (8.2%)	60 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.2%)	6.9	1843^rd of 1987 public high schools	7.2%		5.3	1844^th of 1961 public high schools	6.0%	1	7.4	9.5	7.1	11.1	52.4					$10,235	$857	$9,378
North Heights Alter	Public	9-12	607 N Hughes	Amarillo	79107	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2850	120	33	3.6	67.5%	23 (19.2%)	24 (20.0%)	64 (53.3%)	7 (5.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	13.8	1723^rd of 1987 public high schools	13.3%		5	1850^th of 1961 public high schools	5.7%	127		0.0	25.0	16.7	48.7					$50,111	$4,436	$45,675
West Plains High School	Public	9-12	10576 Arden Rd	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 510-2600	1,162	71	16.4	32.9%	700 (60.2%)	36 (3.1%)	368 (31.7%)	28 (2.4%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (1.9%)	64	577^th of 1987 public high schools	71.0%					(n/a)	44.7	64.2	67.7	70.8	76.7
Caprock High School	Public	9-12	3001 E 34th	Amarillo	79103	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2200	2,137	133	16.0	76.4%	456 (21.3%)	115 (5.4%)	1,478 (69.2%)	41 (1.9%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (1.7%)	42.8	1109^th of 1987 public high schools	44.2%		47.7	992^nd of 1961 public high schools	49.4%	117	21.7	50.6	53.0	57.1	69.7					$9,131	$1,214	$7,917
Youth Center Of High Plains	Public	5-12	9300 S Georgia	Amarillo	79118	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2450	48	8	6.0	10.4%	15 (31.3%)	8 (16.7%)	23 (47.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	29.7	1411^th of 1987 public high schools	29.0%		12.2	1716^th of 1961 public high schools	12.5%	305	31.3	30.8	35.3	70.0		37.5	25.0	25.0	37.5	$23,702	$4,821	$18,881
Palo Duro High School	Public	9-12	1400 N Grant	Amarillo	79107	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2400	1,902	127	14.9	85.4%	199 (10.5%)	326 (17.1%)	1,114 (58.6%)	197 (10.4%)	16 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	48 (2.5%)	44.4	1066^th of 1987 public high schools	46.4%		39.4	1187^th of 1961 public high schools	39.5%	121	48.8	49.6	48.8	52.5	69.4					$10,301	$1,352	$8,949

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