Premier H S - Desoto

Summary:

Premier H S - Desoto is a small public charter high school in Desoto, Texas, serving 51 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population (78.43%) and a high poverty rate, with 70.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its small size, Premier H S - Desoto consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly underperforming on the STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams compared to the state and district averages. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Cedar Hill Collegiate High School, David W Carter High School, and Desoto High School, Premier H S - Desoto's academic performance is particularly low, especially for its African American and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups.

The small size and low academic performance of Premier H S - Desoto may be indicative of a lack of funding and resources compared to larger, higher-performing schools in the Desoto Independent School District. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions, seeking additional funding and resources, and collaborating with nearby high-performing schools to improve the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Premier H S - Desoto.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

929 W Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115

(972) 349-1920

District: Premier High Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1901^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.9%

Hispanic:

19.5%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Premier H S - Desoto ranks worse than 95.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.25. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Premier H S - Desoto:

SchoolDigger ranks Premier H S - Desoto 1901^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Premier H S - Desoto in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 all students at Premier H S - Desoto

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.93	1690^th	1961	13.8%
2024	4.25	1901^st	1987	4.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Premier H S - Desoto

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.67	1633^rd	1897	13.9%
2024	11.58	1736^th	1883	7.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Premier H S - Desoto

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.75	1458^th	1891	22.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Premier H S - Desoto

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.72	1273^rd	1913	33.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Premier H S - Desoto

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.66	771^st	1069	27.9%
2024	15.55	932^nd	1065	12.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Premier H S - Desoto

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.15	1615^th	1804	10.5%

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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	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0
2023	2	40	7	2	51
2024	1	60	15	1	77

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 - Desoto

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	51	4.0	12.7	70.6
2024	77	4.0	19.2	72.7

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 - Desoto

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	51	4.0	12.7	70.6
2024	77	4.0	19.2	72.7

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.

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Premier H S - Desoto	Public, Charter	9-12	929 W Belt Line Rd	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 349-1920	77	4	19.2	72.7%	1 (1.3%)	60 (77.9%)	15 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	4.3	1901^st of 1987 public high schools	4.3%		13.9	1690^th of 1961 public high schools	13.8%	211	6.3	0.0	20.0	13.3	15.8
Desoto High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 Eagle Dr	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 230-0726	2,045	126	16.2	65.1%	30 (1.5%)	1,505 (73.6%)	447 (21.9%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (2.4%)	25.9	1498^th of 1987 public high schools	24.6%		23.2	1535^th of 1961 public high schools	21.7%	37	22.1	37.2	43.8	44.7	53.2	$9,714	$1,283	$8,431
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)	Public	6-12	204 E Belt Line Rd	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Desoto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 223-2242	38	7	5.5	84.2%	0 (0.0%)	37 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$418,594	$1,252	$417,342
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto High School	Public, Charter	9-12	901 N Polk St Ste 101	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 786-2850	167	22	7.4	70.1%	3 (1.8%)	73 (43.7%)	82 (49.1%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	25.1	1519^th of 1987 public high schools	23.6%		28	1425^th of 1961 public high schools	27.3%	94	25.0	28.6	37.7	50.9	56.4	$13,909	$4,445	$9,463
Ki Charter - Desoto	Public, Charter	8-12	2000 Old Hickory Trail	Desoto	75115	Dallas County	Ki Charter	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 298-7323	26	3	8.3	88.5%	2 (7.7%)	8 (30.8%)	13 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas	Public, Charter	9-12	2550 Beckleymeade Ave Ste 150	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Winfree Academy Charter Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 930-5199	219	3	73.0		5 (2.3%)	130 (59.4%)	76 (34.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	2.8	1949^th of 1987 public high schools	1.9%		2.5	1929^th of 1961 public high schools	1.6%	20	6.0	0.0	0.0	14.3	19.0	$7,347	$641	$6,706
Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8915 S Hampton Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 421-1982	403	30	13.4	83.4%	1 (0.2%)	206 (51.1%)	186 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	28.8	1425^th of 1987 public high schools	28.3%		26.4	1460^th of 1961 public high schools	25.5%	35	29.2	42.0	45.3	49.1	46.7	$11,604	$667	$10,937
David W Carter High School	Public	9-12	1819 W Wheatland Rd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-5700	1,054	73	14.3	82.4%	19 (1.8%)	653 (62.0%)	373 (35.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	17.8	1650^th of 1987 public high schools	17.0%		16.9	1648^th of 1961 public high schools	16.0%	2	12.1	31.1	38.4	44.4	38.7	$12,462	$3,019	$9,443
Mary E Smithey Pace High School	Public	9-12	502 E Freeman St	Duncanville	75116	Dallas County	Duncanville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 708-2470	87	10	8.7	81.6%	2 (2.3%)	37 (42.5%)	48 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.5	1962^nd of 1987 public high schools	1.3%		3.2	1898^th of 1961 public high schools	3.2%	64	0.0	12.5	6.7	10.0	20.7	$16,341	$645	$15,696
Cedar Hill High School	Public	9-12	1 Longhorn Blvd	Cedar Hill	75104	Dallas County	Cedar Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 272-2000	2,075	141	14.6	62.9%	48 (2.3%)	1,420 (68.4%)	519 (25.0%)	13 (0.6%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	67 (3.2%)	22.2	1577^th of 1987 public high schools	20.6%		23.1	1538^th of 1961 public high schools	21.6%	39	13.1	34.6	37.8	46.5	50.7	$9,709	$1,297	$8,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Premier H S - Desoto

Is Premier H S - Desoto a good school?

Premier H S - Desoto ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Texas high schools.

What district is Premier H S - Desoto in?

Premier High Schools

How many students attend Premier H S - Desoto?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Premier H S - Desoto.

What is the racial makeup of Premier H S - Desoto?

Students at Premier H S - Desoto are 78% African American, 19% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

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