Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Premier High School-el Paso Mesa ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa's student population of 103 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier High School-el Paso Mesa is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3284 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier High School-el Paso Mesa's ranking?
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa is ranked #3284 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier High School-el Paso Mesa?
The graduation rate of Premier High School-el Paso Mesa is 30-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Premier High School-el Paso Mesa?
103 students attend Premier High School-el Paso Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Premier High School-el Paso Mesa students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier High School-el Paso Mesa?
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Premier High School-el Paso Mesa offer ?
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Premier High School-el Paso Mesa part of?
Premier High School-el Paso Mesa is part of Premier High Schools School District.
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