Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch's student population of 101 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5894 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
57%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
19%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch's ranking?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is ranked #5894 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?
The graduation rate of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is 30-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?
101 students attend Premier High School-austin Wells Branch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Premier High School-austin Wells Branch offer ?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch part of?
Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is part of Premier High Schools.
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