- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
Premier H S of Amarillo
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S of Amarillo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020712986Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S of Amarillo earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S of Amarillo has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S of Amarillo ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020712986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Premier H S of Amarillo shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 480020712986 · Amarillo, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
250 enr · 20.8:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier H S of Amarillo shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier H S of Amarillo in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier H S On
Premier H S Online
2,728 students
- This school 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
- Premier H S of 176
Premier H S of Arlington
176 students
What this shows Premier H S of Amarillo reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier H S of Amarillo compares
Premier H S of Amarillo is a shrinking 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
White 40.8%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Premier H S of Amarillo is more 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 of Amarillo 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 - San Angelo | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Arlington | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S of Amarillo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S of Amarillo
How many students attend Premier H S of Amarillo?
Premier H S of Amarillo has 250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Amarillo?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Amarillo is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier H S of Amarillo?
61.9% of students at Premier H S of Amarillo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S of Amarillo?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S of Amarillo is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S of Amarillo?
Premier H S of Amarillo has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Premier H S of Amarillo rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S of Amarillo ranks #12 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S of Amarillo, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students), and Premier H S of Mission (178 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.