Premier H S Of Texarkana

Summary:

Premier H S Of Texarkana is a public charter high school serving 142 students in grades 9-12 in Texarkana, Texas. Despite being located in the Texarkana area, this small school has consistently underperformed compared to nearby traditional public high schools like Hooks High School, Redwater High School, and Texas High School.

Premier H S Of Texarkana has struggled across key metrics, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools and maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has had relatively low 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 49.0% to 55.8% over the past 4 years, significantly lower than the state average and nearby schools. Premier H S Of Texarkana students also perform poorly on STAAR end-of-course exams, with only 38.46% proficient or better in English II Reading compared to 59.82% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 66.27% to 77.42% over the past 3 years, much higher than the nearby Hooks Independent School District and Redwater Independent School District.

Interestingly, the racial makeup of Premier H S Of Texarkana has become less diverse over the past 3 years, with a significant decrease in white students and increase in African American students. This is in contrast to the nearby schools, which have maintained more racially balanced student populations. The school's underperformance appears to be systemic, affecting students across various demographic groups and persisting over time, suggesting the need for a comprehensive approach to improve the school's educational offerings and support for its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3448 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503

(972) 316-3663

District: Premier High Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1646^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,001

Student/teacher ratio: 32.4

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.1%

White:

43.0%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier H S Of Texarkana ranks worse than 82.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 20^th among 34 ranked high schools in the Premier High Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.04. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Premier H S Of Texarkana freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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: African American (45.1%), White (43%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Premier H S Of Texarkana is 32.4. 32 high schools in the Premier High Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Premier H S Of Texarkana employs 4.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Premier H S Of Texarkana is $8,001. 20 high schools in the Premier High Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Premier H S Of Texarkana was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Premier H S Of Texarkana 1646^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Premier H S Of Texarkana in the ranking list.)

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 Texarkana

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Rank History for all students at Premier H S Of Texarkana

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	43.25	1049^th	1857	43.5%
2021	11.21	1666^th	1861	10.5%
2022	17.08	1584^th	1876	15.6%
2023	23.03	1539^th	1961	21.5%
2024	18.04	1646^th	1987	17.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Premier H S Of Texarkana

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.26	572^nd	664	13.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.39	1373^rd	1382	0.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.63	1208^th	1794	32.7%
2019	34.94	1271^st	1818	30.1%
2021	24.39	1469^th	1848	20.5%
2022	23.40	1484^th	1847	19.7%
2023	30.07	1368^th	1897	27.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Premier H S Of Texarkana

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.05	1376^th	1781	22.7%
2019	39.97	1150^th	1798	36.0%
2021	9.00	1671^st	1815	7.9%
2022	18.32	1535^th	1841	16.6%
2023	29.81	1340^th	1891	29.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.14	1190^th	1784	33.3%
2019	51.15	705^th	1810	61.0%
2021	24.09	1475^th	1829	19.4%
2022	34.86	1171^st	1837	36.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Premier H S Of Texarkana

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.93	1215^th	1803	32.6%
2019	21.60	1508^th	1824	17.3%
2021	20.10	1497^th	1840	18.6%
2022	37.87	1103^rd	1853	40.5%
2023	16.19	1615^th	1913	15.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.10	913^th	1013	9.9%
2019	7.01	973^rd	1024	5.0%
2022	8.30	979^th	1031	5.0%
2023	18.41	897^th	1069	16.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Premier H S Of Texarkana

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.86	1607^th	1762	8.8%

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Rank History for White students at Premier H S Of Texarkana

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.93	1188^th	1539	22.8%
2019	60.64	517^th	1526	66.1%
2021	3.49	1452^nd	1510	3.8%
2022	29.14	1153^rd	1525	24.4%
2023	16.31	1362^nd	1576	13.6%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, October 17, 2019

This school has helped my child flourish when the public school system failed him. He learns more, retains more information, works at his own pace, and gets the help he needs when he needs it. By working at his own pace, he will be graduating early. The instructors and administrative staff are top-notch. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Premier H S Of Texarkana

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	31	12	4	1	4	52
2018	37	15	2	1	6	61
2019	49	12	6	0	5	72
2020	50	22	2	0	2	76
2021	60	16	2	0	5	83
2022	88	44	9	0	14	155
2023	61	64	11	0	6	142

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 Texarkana

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	52	2.0	26.0	50
2018	61	3.0	20.3	63.9
2019	72	3.0	24.0	55.6
2020	76	3.8	19.6	59.2
2021	83	3.3	24.5	66.3
2022	155	4.8	31.7	77.4
2023	142	4.3	32.4	66.9

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 Texarkana

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	52	2.0	26.0	50
2018	61	3.0	20.3	63.9
2019	72	3.0	24.0	55.6
2020	76	3.8	19.6	59.2
2021	83	3.3	24.5	66.3
2022	155	4.8	31.7	77.4
2023	142	4.3	32.4	66.9

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 Texarkana

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$278 (3.2%)	$8,311 (96.8%)	$8,589
2020	$336 (4.1%)	$7,800 (95.9%)	$8,136
2021	$1,036 (12.9%)	$6,965 (87.1%)	$8,001

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Premier H S Of Texarkana

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1049^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1539^th of 1961 High schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Premier H S Of Texarkana)	0	43	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 Texarkana)	64	47	17%
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 Texarkana)	100	22	78%
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 Texarkana)	56	39	17%
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 Texarkana)	57	48	9%
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	72	142	97.2%
African American	12	64	433.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	11	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	49	61	24.5%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	66.9%	11.3%

Schools Near Premier H S Of Texarkana

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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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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 Texarkana	Public, Charter	9-12	3448 Summerhill Rd	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 316-3663	142	4	32.4	66.9%	61 (43.0%)	64 (45.1%)	11 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	18	1646^th of 1987 public high schools	17.2%		23	1539^th of 1961 public high schools	21.5%	107	66.7	16.7		38.5	36.4												$8,001	$1,036	$6,965
Texas High School	Public	9-12	4001 Summerhill Rd	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 794-3891	1,719	155	11.0	62.5%	608 (35.4%)	690 (40.1%)	299 (17.4%)	26 (1.5%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (5.2%)	39.3	1190^th of 1987 public high schools	40.1%		45.2	1059^th of 1961 public high schools	46.0%	131	24.9	40.2	52.1	58.4	68.2												$11,125	$1,227	$9,898
Digital Academy Of Texas	Public, Virtual	5-12	4241 Summerhill Rd	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	Yes	No	(903) 794-3651	227			57.7%	103 (45.4%)	30 (13.2%)	82 (36.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	70	423^rd of 1987 public high schools	78.7%		77.4	262^nd of 1961 public high schools	86.6%	161	60.0	64.3	69.4	77.4	78.2	54.6	61.0	74.4	68.4	34.8	39.0	44.7	53.4	18.2	35.8	29.2	$9,363	$657	$8,706
Options Early Graduation High School	Public	9-12	905 Martine St	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Texarkana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 793-5632	69	8	8.2	82.6%	26 (37.7%)	34 (49.3%)	6 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	19.7	1629^th of 1987 public high schools	18.0%		14.1	1688^th of 1961 public high schools	13.9%	59	0.0	12.5	12.5	39.1	54.8												$13,236	$700	$12,536
Pleasant Grove High School	Public	9-12	5406 McKnight Rd	Texarkana	75503	Bowie County	Pleasant Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 832-8005	796	68	11.6	28.4%	577 (72.5%)	114 (14.3%)	46 (5.8%)	21 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	77.7	250^th of 1987 public high schools	87.4%		76.5	278^th of 1961 public high schools	85.8%	28	50.0	77.9	77.6	81.7	81.3												$12,098	$384	$11,714
Liberty-Eylau High School	Public	9-12	2905 Leopard Dr	Texarkana	75501	Bowie County	Liberty-Eylau Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 832-1535	532	71	7.4	76.9%	153 (28.8%)	310 (58.3%)	32 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.6%)	24.7	1525^th of 1987 public high schools	23.3%		36.8	1243^rd of 1961 public high schools	36.6%	282	20.0	43.9	37.2	46.2	51.6												$14,576	$1,276	$13,300
Redwater High School	Public	9-12	120 Red River Rd N	Redwater	75573	Bowie County	Redwater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 671-3421	339	38	8.8	44.2%	304 (89.7%)	9 (2.7%)	11 (3.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	74.7	317^th of 1987 public high schools	84.0%		71.7	385^th of 1961 public high schools	80.4%	68	77.9	78.1	75.3	73.1	68.8												$14,844	$646	$14,198
Hooks High School	Public	8-12	401 Ave A	Hooks	75561	Bowie County	Hooks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 547-2215	319	29	10.9	47.0%	220 (69.0%)	41 (12.9%)	34 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	60.6	671^st of 1987 public high schools	66.2%		68.8	459^th of 1961 public high schools	76.6%	212	28.1	64.6	65.8	76.6	72.9												$13,704	$1,441	$12,263

Frequently Asked Questions about Premier H S Of Texarkana

What district is Premier H S Of Texarkana in?

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How many students attend Premier H S Of Texarkana?

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Premier H S Of Texarkana.

Is Premier H S Of Texarkana a good school?

Premier H S Of Texarkana ranks in the bottom 17.2% of Texas high schools.

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

Students at Premier H S Of Texarkana are 45% African American, 43% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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