Enrollment
147
High
DISTRICT 168 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS·NCES 480020708136
Premier H S of Brownsville
955 PAREDES LINE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521 · (956) 550-0084 · Cameron County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL147 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
126 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 44 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 43 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 33 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 27 | 18% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
41.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
10.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0% | 37.0% | 37.0% | 22.0% |
| Mathematics | 10.0% | 0.0% | 45.0% | 45.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 41.0% | 10.0% |
| 2024-25 | 36.0% | 13.0% |
| 2023-24 | 46.0% | 27.0% |
| 2022-23 | 22.0% | N/A |
| 2021-22 | N/A | 40.0% |
| 2020-21 | 38.0% | 20.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Premier H S of Brownsville ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Cameron County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 147 | #1,455 of 2,107 | #28 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.7% | #288 of 1,522 | #14 of 28 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
147
-25 (-15%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 28.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 147 | 8.3 | 17.6:1 | 86% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 116 | 6.2 | 18.8:1 | 87% (101) |
| 2022-23 | 109 | 6.7 | 16.3:1 | 87% (95) |
| 2020-21 | 172 | 6 | 28.7:1 | 83% (143) |
| 2017-18 | 168 | 9.6 | 17.4:1 | 92% (154) |
| 2015-16 | 193 | 9 | 21.4:1 | 92% (178) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Premier H S of Brownsville.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (168 to 147); teachers down 13% (9.6 to 8.3).
About Premier H S of Brownsville
Premier H S of Brownsville is a small high school in BROWNSVILLE, Texas, that operates as a charter school. Enrollment is 147 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Texas is about 796 students, so this school is 82% smaller than average.
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS enrolls 7,966 students, and its 49 schools include Premier H S of Brownsville.
Premier H S of Brownsville enrolls a student body that is 94% Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% White. By the diversity index, Premier H S of Brownsville comes in at 12%.
Dividing enrollment by its 8.3 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 17.6:1. Among high schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. Eligible students account for 86% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Across public schools in Cameron County, the average is about the same, 84%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Cameron County, median household income is about $52,601, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 21%. Premier H S of Brownsville is one of 187 public schools in Cameron County, which together enroll about 97,392 students.
Of nearby public schools, Texasworks - Brownsville is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics. Premier H S of Brownsville is a publicly funded charter school.
Federal counts put enrollment at 172 in 2020-21 and 147 in 2024-25, a 15% decrease. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 28.7:1 to 17.6:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Premier H S of Brownsville covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Cameron County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
426,120
Census ACS
Median income
$52,601
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
97,392 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS
- Premier H S OnlineHigh · 2,728 students
- Premier H S of AmarilloHigh · 250 students
- Premier H S - San AngeloHigh · 180 students
- Premier H S of MissionHigh · 178 students
- Premier H S of AbileneHigh · 176 students
- Premier H S of ArlingtonHigh · 176 students
Other schools in BROWNSVILLE
- Veterans Memorial Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,216 students
- Rivera Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,150 students
- Hanna Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,039 students
- Lopez Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,739 students
- Pace Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,621 students
- Porter Early College High SchoolHigh · 1,543 students
Nearby schools
- Texasworks - Brownsville0.0 mi · 16
- Hanna Early College High School0.6 mi · 2,039
- Perez Elementary School0.7 mi · 615
- Martin Elementary School0.8 mi · 415
- Stell Middle School1.1 mi · 733
- Hudson Elementary School1.1 mi · 751
Frequently asked questions
About Premier H S of BrownsvilleHow many students attend Premier H S of Brownsville?
Premier H S of Brownsville enrolls approximately 147 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Premier H S of Brownsville serve?
Premier H S of Brownsville serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Brownsville?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Brownsville is approximately 17.6:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Premier H S of Brownsville?
At Premier H S of Brownsville, the student body is approximately 5% White, 94% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Who oversees Premier H S of Brownsville?
Premier H S of Brownsville is overseen by PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS in Cameron County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.