Challenge Academy serves 7 students in grades 8-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
43%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Challenge Academy?
7 students attend Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Challenge Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What grades does Challenge Academy offer ?
Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Challenge Academy part of?
Challenge Academy is part of Connally Independent School District.
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