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#8221 of 8,552 schools in TX

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch

High School · Premier High Schools · Lewisville, TX

A charter high school in Lewisville, TX where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

P O BOX 292730, Lewisville, TX 75029

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-4.58 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$10,443

Students at Premier High School-austin Wells Branch score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2017, to 30% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).

Show all 10 years
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Premier High School-austin Wells Branch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chaparral Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–120.3 mi360Compare →
Jubilee Wells BranchCharter · enrollment unverified2.8PK–121.4 mi429Compare →
Renaissance AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.6 mi206Compare →
Valor North AustinCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–111.6 mi996Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Premier High Schools

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#32 of 38
District spending per student
$10,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is listed in PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Premier High School-austin Wells Branch

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is a public high school in Lewisville, TX, part of Premier High Schools, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,221 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Premier High School-austin Wells Branch

What grades does Premier High School-austin Wells Branch serve?

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?

The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Premier High School-austin Wells Branch rank in TX?

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch ranks #8,221 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch's MySchoolScout rating?

Premier High School-austin Wells Branch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Premier High School-austin Wells Branch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch a charter school?

Yes, Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Premier High School-austin Wells Branch a Title I school?

No, Premier High School-austin Wells Branch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Premier High School-austin Wells Branch?

70.0% of students at Premier High School-austin Wells Branch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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