- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canyon, TX
Premier High School-Canyon
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School-Canyon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020714234Charter 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-Canyon earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Canyon · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School-Canyon has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School-Canyon ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Canyon, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020714234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Premier High School-Canyon shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 480020714234 · Canyon, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
32 enr · 32:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier High School-Canyon shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier High School-Canyon 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 32
Premier High School-Canyon
32 students
What this shows Premier High School-Canyon reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier High School-Canyon compares
Premier High School-Canyon 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 118% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 118% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Premier High School-Canyon 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 High School-Canyon 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School-Canyon'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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier High School-Canyon
How many students attend Premier High School-Canyon?
Premier High School-Canyon has 32 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canyon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-Canyon is 32:1, which is 118% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier High School-Canyon?
55.9% of students at Premier High School-Canyon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier High School-Canyon?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School-Canyon is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Canyon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School-Canyon?
Premier High School-Canyon 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-Canyon rank among high schools in Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School-Canyon ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Canyon, 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 Canyon on the city page.
What other schools are in Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier High School-Canyon, 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.