At a glance
Reported students
140
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
140
Premier Charter High School: 140 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Premier Charter High School
Premier Charter High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Premier Charter High School (79569). NCES reports 140 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.1%) and Black (5.7%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Premier Charter High School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic87.1%
- Black5.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Premier Charter High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,850 | 0.9 mi |
| West-MEC Western School Science Technology High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Western School of Science and Technology High · Charter · Western School of Science and Technology Inc. (91937) | 07–12 | 516 | 1.3 mi |
| Maryvale High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,532 | 2.2 mi |
| Copper Canyon High School High · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 2,182 | 2.2 mi |
| West-MEC - Copper Canyon High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 1 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Premier Charter High School
What grades does Premier Charter High School serve?
Premier Charter High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Premier Charter High School (79569).
How many students attend Premier Charter High School?
Premier Charter High School reported 140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 145 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Premier Charter High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 140 students and 8.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Premier Charter High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Premier Charter High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Premier Charter High School in?
Premier Charter High School is part of Premier Charter High School (79569), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Premier Charter High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Trevor Browne High School (0.9 mi), West-MEC Western School Science Technology (1.3 mi), Western School of Science and Technology (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.