Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)

Challenge Academy serves 8 students in grades 9-11. 
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
75%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Challenge Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Challenge Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Challenge Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Challenge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Challenge Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Challenge Academy?
8 students attend Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Challenge Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Challenge Academy offer ?
Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Challenge Academy part of?
Challenge Academy is part of Connally Independent School District.

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