CHALLENGE ACADEMY
CHALLENGE ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 22 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, CHALLENGE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CHALLENGE ACADEMY is an alternative educational program located in Waco, Texas, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Waco Independent School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may have struggled in a traditional high school setting or who require a different approach to academic success. By offering a smaller, more focused learning atmosphere, the academy aims to help students recover credits, improve their behavioral outcomes, and ultimately stay on track toward graduation.
The curriculum at CHALLENGE ACADEMY is geared toward student engagement and personalized learning, often emphasizing character development alongside core academics. Because it functions as an alternative campus, the school prioritizes individualized attention, allowing faculty to address the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body. Its primary mission is to provide an alternative pathway to a high school diploma, ensuring that students within the Waco ISD community have the resources and guidance necessary to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.
For more information, contact CHALLENGE ACADEMY at (254) 754-0803 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WACO, TX 76708
(254) 754-0803
http://mcca.wacoisd.org
CHALLENGE ACADEMY is a public school in WACO, TX with about 22 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WACO ISD
- Total Students:
- 22
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 22 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.9%
- Black or African American
- 40.9%
- White
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Female
- 22.7%
- Male
- 77.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.