- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corpus Christi, TX
Premier H S - Corpus Christi
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S - Corpus Christi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020714237Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S - Corpus Christi earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 15
- high schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S - Corpus Christi has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S - Corpus Christi ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020714237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Premier H S - Corpus Christi grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+19.2%).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 480020714237 · Corpus Christi, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
137 enr · 22.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier H S - Corpus Christi grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+19.2%). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier H S - Corpus Christi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier H S On
Premier H S Online
2,728 students
- Premier H S of 250
Premier H S of Amarillo
250 students
- Premier H S - 180
Premier H S - San Angelo
180 students
- Premier H S of 178
Premier H S of Mission
178 students
- Premier H S of 176
Premier H S of Abilene
176 students
- This school 137
Premier H S - Corpus Christi
137 students
What this shows Premier H S - Corpus Christi reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier H S - Corpus Christi compares
Premier H S - Corpus Christi is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 9.5%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Premier H S - Corpus Christi is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Premier High Schools reports $10,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier H S - Corpus Christi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S - Corpus Christi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S - Corpus Christi
How many students attend Premier H S - Corpus Christi?
Premier H S - Corpus Christi has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corpus Christi, TX. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S - Corpus Christi?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S - Corpus Christi is 22.8:1, which is 55% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier H S - Corpus Christi?
78.8% of students at Premier H S - Corpus Christi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S - Corpus Christi?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S - Corpus Christi is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S - Corpus Christi?
Premier H S - Corpus Christi has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Premier H S - Corpus Christi rank among high schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S - Corpus Christi ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Corpus Christi, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
What other schools are in Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S - Corpus Christi, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students), and Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.