RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY

RICE CISD
600 FM 3013
EAGLE LAKE, TX 77434
114 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **Rice Challenge Academy**, located in Eagle Lake, Texas, functions as an alternative educational campus within the Rice Consolidated Independent School District. Designed to provide a specialized learning environment, the academy focuses on supporting students who may require a non-traditional approach to their education. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills for personal and post-secondary success.

As part of the Rice CISD, the academy emphasizes the district's commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population. The program typically provides personalized instruction and increased mentorship, fostering an environment where students can rebuild their academic confidence. By integrating core curriculum requirements with targeted support, the Rice Challenge Academy serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students within the district have a viable pathway toward earning their high school diploma.
114
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
28.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    54 (47.4%)
  • Black
    27 (23.7%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (21.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RICE CISD
Phone: (979)234-3531
Website: http://www.ricecisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio