Premier High Of Brownsville School in Brownsville, TX
(09-12 • Public • Alternative School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in Texas) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 14
- Address
- 955 PAREDES LINE RD
Brownsville, TX 78521
- Telephone
- (956) 550-0084
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- City-data.com school rating
- 14
- Students
- 193
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 9.1
- Free lunch eligible students
- 166
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 12
- School district
- PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS
- Charter school
- Yes
- Charter authorizer name
- STATE BOARD OF (#000001)
- Title I status
- Title I schoolwide school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- Missing
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
| SHARP EL (1.4 miles): | 89 |
| PEREZ EL (0.7 miles): | 80 |
| HUDSON EL (1.3 miles): | 79 |
| EGLY EL (1.3 miles): | 71 |
| MARTIN EL (0.8 miles): | 70 |
| RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS (1.2 miles): | 53 |
| STELL MIDDLE (1.1 miles): | 40 |
| HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S (0.5 miles): | 38 |
| Premier High Of Brownsville School: | 14 |
Premier High Of Brownsville School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
| Texas: | 54 |
| Cameron County: | 56 |
| Brownsville: | 63 |
| Premier High Of Brownsville: | 14 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 193
Enrollment in 2015: 182
Enrollment in 2014: 199
Enrollment in 2013: 233
Enrollment in 2012: 223
Enrollment in 2015: 182
Enrollment in 2014: 199
Enrollment in 2013: 233
Enrollment in 2012: 223
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
| Grade | G09 | G10 | G11 | G12 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All students | 31 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 193 |
| Female students | 17 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 103 |
| Male students | 14 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 90 |
| Hispanic students | 31 | 51 | 52 | 57 | 191 |
| White students | - | - | 2 | - | 2 |
Enrollment by grade:
9th grade enrollment: 31
10th grade enrollment: 51
11th grade enrollment: 54
12th grade enrollment: 57
10th grade enrollment: 51
11th grade enrollment: 54
12th grade enrollment: 57
Premier High Of Brownsville School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
Female enrollment: 103 (53.4%)
| School: | 53.4% |
| Texas: | 49.0% |
Male enrollment: 90 (46.6%)
| Premier High Of Brownsville School: | 46.6% |
| Texas: | 50.1% |
Premier High Of Brownsville School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
Hispanic enrollment: 191 (99.0%)
| School: | 99.0% |
| State: | 46.9% |
White enrollment: 2 (1.0%)
| School: | 1.0% |
| State: | 32.3% |
Premier High Of Brownsville School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 8,545 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 178 (92.2%)
| Here: | 92.2% |
| State: | 61.6% |
Free lunch eligible students: 166 (86.0%)
| School: | 86.0% |
| State: | 55.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 12 (6.2%)
| Premier High Of Brownsville School: | 6.2% |
| Texas: | 6.2% |
Premier High Of Brownsville School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Teachers and support:
(State average from 9,601 schools)
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 3
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 3
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 1
Student/Teacher Ratio
| Here: | 21.3 |
| Texas: | 15.6 |
Premier High Of Brownsville School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $581,008
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 12 (Salary Expenditures: $398,857)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1.2 (Salary Expenditures: $23,616)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 0.5 (Salary Expenditures: $102)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $115,337)
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $582,907
- Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $398,857
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1.2 (Salary Expenditures: $23,616)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 0.5 (Salary Expenditures: $102)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3 (Salary Expenditures: $115,337)
Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 147 (male: 70, female: 77)
- Hispanic: 145 (male: 68, female: 77)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5 (all male)
Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 7 (all male)
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 7
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Accountability
SAT/ACT:
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(State average from 1,567 schools)
The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
Premier High Of Brownsville School - ACT/SAT scores
- All794
- Hispanic785
- LEP786
Average SAT combined score
| Percent of graduates taking the SAT: | 25.0% |
| State: | 45.4% |
| Average SAT critical reading and mathematics combined score: | 794 |
| Texas: | 875 |
| Average SAT mathematics score: | 389 |
| Texas: | 443 |
| Average SAT critical reading score: | 405 |
| Texas: | 432 |
| Average SAT writing score: | 405 |
| State: | 415 |
SAT or ACT Test Participation: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Health & Safety
Offenses:
(State average from 2,394 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
A threat refers to an act where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim but the victim felt that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats (e.g., brandishing a weapon), and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person. Threats made over the telephone or threatening letters are excluded.
A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.
Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
A threat refers to an act where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim but the victim felt that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats (e.g., brandishing a weapon), and verbal threats of physical harm which are made in person. Threats made over the telephone or threatening letters are excluded.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of physical attack or fight with a weapon: 1
Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon: 1
Total incidents per 1,000 students
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No
Incidents of physical attack or fight with a weapon: 1
Incidents of threats of physical attack without a weapon: 1
Total incidents per 1,000 students
| Here: | 10.4 |
| State: | 38.0 |
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 7,777 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 115 (male: 50, female: 65)
- Hispanic: 115 (male: 50, female: 65)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 88 (male: 35, female: 53)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
| Here: | 595.9 |
| Texas: | 147.9 |
Suspensions:
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(State average from 3,231 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
- For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
- For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 21 (male: 18, female: 3)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 6
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 1
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 21 (male: 18, female: 3)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 15 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 3 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 6
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
| Here: | 31.1 |
| Texas: | 102.7 |
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 5 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 1
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
| School: | 5.2 |
| State: | 27.5 |
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Expulsions:
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(State average from 1,623 schools)
Expulsion without educational services refers to an action taken by the local educational agency of removing a child from his/her regular school for disciplinary purposes, and not providing educational services to the child for the remainder of the school year or longer in accordance with local educational agency policy. Expulsion without services also includes removals resulting from violations of the Gun Free Schools Act that are modified to less than 365 days.
Students without Disabilities who received an expulsion without educational services: 2 (all male)
Students without Disabilities who received an expulsion without educational services per 1,000 students
- Hispanic: 2
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Students without Disabilities who received an expulsion without educational services per 1,000 students
| School: | 10.4 |
| State: | 2.0 |
Classes & Courses
Algebra I:
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(State average from 1,490 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 1
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 1
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 1
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all female)
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
| Here: | 0.0% |
| Texas: | 77.3% |
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
| Premier High Of Brownsville School: | 0.0% |
| State: | 73.9% |
Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 1
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 31 (male: 11, female: 20)
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 31 (male: 11, female: 20)
- Hispanic: 31 (male: 11, female: 20)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
Calculus:
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Calculus (college-preparatory) course topics include the study of derivatives, differentiation, integration, the definite and indefinite integral, and applications of calculus.Typically, students have previously attained knowledge of precalculus topics (some combination of trigonometry, elementary functions, analytic geometry, and math analysis).
Number of Calculus classes: 1
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Calculus: 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Calculus: 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
- Hispanic: 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 1
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 21 (male: 8, female: 13)
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 21 (male: 8, female: 13)
- Hispanic: 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
- White: 2 (all female)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
Advanced Mathematics:
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Advanced mathematics (college-preparatory) courses cover the following topics: trigonometry, trigonometry/algebra, trigonometry / analytic geometry, trigonometry / math analysis, analytic geometry, math analysis, math analysis / analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and precalculus
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes: 1
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 1
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
- Hispanic: 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 1
Student Enrollment in Biology: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
Student Enrollment in Biology: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- Hispanic: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Chemistry:
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Chemistry (college-preparatory) courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid / base and oxidation / reduction reactions; and atomic structure.Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
Number of Chemistry classes: 1
Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 22 (male: 5, female: 17)
Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 22 (male: 5, female: 17)
- Hispanic: 22 (male: 5, female: 17)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 19 (male: 5, female: 14)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Physics:
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Physics (college-preparatory) courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy.The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena.
Number of Physics classes: 1
Student Enrollment in Physics: 33 (male: 14, female: 19)
Student Enrollment in Physics: 33 (male: 14, female: 19)
- Hispanic: 31 (male: 14, female: 17)
- White: 2 (all female)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
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