Summary
Premier H S Online in Lewisville, TX, is a large charter high school serving 2,728 students in grades 9-12, and it operates under the Premier High Schools district. This school stands out in its area primarily because of its very low academic performance compared to the high-performing schools nearby. For example, while Marcus High School ranks in the 87th percentile statewide and Coppell High School ranks in the 94th percentile, Premier H S Online ranks in the 12th percentile. Its graduation rate, though improving to 65.7% in 2023-2024, is still far below the 90%+ rates of most neighboring traditional high schools. Test scores are also critically low, with only 12.29% of students proficient in Algebra I compared to 54.03% statewide, and 28.25% proficient in English I Reading versus 55.43% statewide.
Despite these challenges, Premier H S Online appears to function as a "credit recovery" or alternative school for students who may have struggled in traditional settings. This is suggested by its low graduation rate and high dropout rate (5.4% in 2023-2024), though both metrics have shown significant improvement in recent years. The school spends $6,814 per student, which is less than the spending of higher-performing neighbors like Creekview High School ($11,361 per student). Interestingly, Premier H S Online outperforms the nearby Winfree Academy Charter School (Lewisville) in nearly every metric, including a higher graduation rate and better test scores, making it the more effective option among low-performing charter schools in the immediate area.
One notable finding is that Premier H S Online was once relatively effective at serving its core demographic of at-risk students, ranking in the 51st percentile for this subgroup in 2021-2022. However, this strength has diminished in recent years, and the school now ranks in the 9th percentile for low socio-economic status students. The school is surrounded by a unique mix of educational options, from elite traditional high schools to other alternative charters, all within a few miles. For parents considering this school, it is important to understand that while it offers a path to graduation for students who may have struggled elsewhere, the academic outcomes are significantly lower than those of nearby schools, and the school's mission appears focused on re-engagement rather than high academic achievement.
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