Premier High School is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona United States.
Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Premier Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Premier Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Premier Charter High School's student population of 140 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Premier Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Premier Charter High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Hispanic
87%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
4%
33%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tito The Titan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Premier Charter High School's ranking?
Premier Charter High School is ranked #1691 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Premier Charter High School often compared to?
Premier Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Ridge High School, Greenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Premier Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Premier Charter High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Premier Charter High School?
140 students attend Premier Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Premier Charter High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Premier Charter High School?
Premier Charter High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Premier Charter High School offer ?
Premier Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Premier Charter High School part of?
Premier Charter High School is part of Premier Charter High School (79569) School District.
In what neighborhood is Premier Charter High School located?
Premier Charter High School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 64 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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