At a glance
Reported students
128
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
110.5
Premier H S of Waco: 128 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Premier H S of Waco
Premier H S of Waco is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waco. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Premier High Schools. NCES reports 128 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 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (54.7%) and White (24.2%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Premier H S of Waco
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.34 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.2%
- Hispanic54.7%
- Black19.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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.
Other schools in Premier High Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe
High · Grades 09–12
125 reported students
Premier H S of Fort Worth
High · Grades 09–12
124 reported students
Premier High School-El Paso Mesa
High · Grades 09–12
121 reported students
Premier H S of Pflugerville
High · Grades 09–12
120 reported students
Premier H S - Corpus Christi
High · Grades 09–12
137 reported students
Premier H S of Laredo
High · Grades 09–12
138 reported students
Public schools near Premier H S of Waco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco Ctr for Youth High · Axtell ISD | 07–12 | 69 | 1 mi |
| Challenge Academy High · Waco ISD | 06–12 | 52 | 1.7 mi |
| Methodist Children's Home High · Charter · University of Texas University Charter School | 06–12 | 96 | 2.1 mi |
| Bosqueville H S High · Bosqueville ISD | 09–12 | 227 | 2.2 mi |
| Waco H S High · Waco ISD | 09–12 | 1,885 | 3.2 mi |
| Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S High · Charter · Rapoport Academy Public School | 09–12 | 233 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S of Waco
What grades does Premier H S of Waco serve?
Premier H S of Waco 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 of Waco?
Premier H S of Waco reported 128 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 149 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Premier H S of Waco?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 128 students and 6.34 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 of Waco a public, charter, or magnet school?
Premier H S of Waco 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 of Waco students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Premier H S of Waco in?
Premier H S of Waco 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 of Waco?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waco Ctr for Youth (1 mi), Challenge Academy (1.7 mi), Methodist Children's Home (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.