- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020712092Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #33 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch ranks #33 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020712092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+23.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 480020712092 · Austin, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
101 enr · 25.3:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+23.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch 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 101
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch
101 students
What this shows Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch compares
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 18.8%
African American 14.9%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch 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 High School-Austin Wells Branch 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch'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 (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch
How many students attend Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch is 25.3:1, which is 72% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?
62.9% of students at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch?
Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 High School-Austin Wells Branch rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch ranks #33 of 33 high schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier High School-Austin Wells Branch, 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.