At a glance
Reported students
218
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
218
Premier Prep Online Academy: 218 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
30.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Premier Prep Online Academy
Premier Prep Online Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Gilbert. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Premier Prep Online Academy (1002029). NCES reports 218 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.4:1, above 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 Black (32.6%) and White (25.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Premier Prep Online Academy
- 1How do the reported 30.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.2%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black32.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial17.4%
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.
Public schools near Premier Prep Online Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 High · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 07–12 | 572 | 0.7 mi |
| EVIT - Gilbert High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 3 | 1.4 mi |
| Gilbert High School High · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 07–12 | 2,418 | 1.4 mi |
| Mesquite High School High · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 08–12 | 1,303 | 2.5 mi |
| EVIT - Mesquite High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| EVIT - Mesa High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Premier Prep Online Academy
What grades does Premier Prep Online Academy serve?
Premier Prep Online Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Premier Prep Online Academy (1002029).
How many students attend Premier Prep Online Academy?
Premier Prep Online Academy reported 218 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Premier Prep Online Academy?
The calculated ratio is 30.4:1, based on 218 students and 7.18 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 Prep Online Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Premier Prep Online Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Premier Prep Online Academy in?
Premier Prep Online Academy is part of Premier Prep Online Academy (1002029), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Premier Prep Online Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 (0.7 mi), EVIT - Gilbert High School (1.4 mi), Gilbert High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.