At a glance
Reported students
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
110.5
Premier H S - Desoto: 72 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Premier H S - Desoto
Premier H S - Desoto is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Desoto. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Premier High Schools. NCES reports 72 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Premier H S - Desoto
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic36.1%
- Black61.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
Other schools in Premier High Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Premier H S of New Braunfels
High · Grades 09–12
72 reported students
Premier H S of Huntsville
High · Grades 09–12
67 reported students
Premier High School-San Antonio Windcrest
High · Grades 09–12
78 reported students
Premier H S of Comanche/Early
High · Grades 09–12
65 reported students
Premier H S of del Rio
High · Grades 09–12
60 reported students
Premier H S - Houston (Greenspoint)
High · Grades 09–12
60 reported students
Public schools near Premier H S - Desoto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texasworks - Desoto High · Charter · Texas Works | 09–12 | 11 | under 0.1 mi |
| Desoto H S High · Desoto ISD | 09–12 | 1,936 | 0.9 mi |
| Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S High · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 09–12 | 191 | 2.3 mi |
| Winfree Academy Charter School Dallas High · Charter · Winfree Academy Charter Schools | 09–12 | 245 | 3.4 mi |
| Uplift Hampton Prep H S High · Charter · Uplift Education | 09–12 | 414 | 3.4 mi |
| David W Carter H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,097 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S - Desoto
What grades does Premier H S - Desoto serve?
Premier H S - Desoto reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Premier High Schools.
How many students attend Premier H S - Desoto?
Premier H S - Desoto reported 72 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Premier H S - Desoto?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 72 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Premier H S - Desoto a public, charter, or magnet school?
Premier H S - Desoto is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Premier H S - Desoto students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Premier H S - Desoto in?
Premier H S - Desoto is part of Premier High Schools, based in Lewisville, TX, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Premier H S - Desoto?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Texasworks - Desoto (under 0.1 mi), Desoto H S (0.9 mi), Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.