Premier H S - Desoto serves 51 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Premier H S - Desoto's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Premier H S - Desoto is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
78%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Premier H S - Desoto?
51 students attend Premier H S - Desoto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Premier H S - Desoto students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier H S - Desoto?
Premier H S - Desoto has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Premier H S - Desoto offer ?
Premier H S - Desoto offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Premier H S - Desoto part of?
Premier H S - Desoto is part of Premier High Schools School District.
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