Enrollment
1
High
DISTRICT 1,344 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MIDWAY ISD·NCES 483064007394
Challenge Academy
3805 S 3RD ST, WACO, TX 76706 · (254) 754-0803 · McLennan County
GRADES 12–12HIGH12-CITYALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL1 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 65%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 | 1 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Challenge Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In McLennan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1 | #2,082 of 2,107 | #33 of 34 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Challenge Academy.
About Challenge Academy
Challenge Academy is a very small high school in MIDWAY ISD, located in WACO, Texas. Students in grade 12 make up the school's enrollment of 1 students. High schools in Texas average about 796 students, which makes this school 100% below average.
MIDWAY ISD has 8,824 students in 12 schools, and Challenge Academy is one of those schools.
By race and ethnicity, Challenge Academy is 100% Black. McLennan County as a whole is about 14% Black, so the school's share is higher.
For the population of McLennan County, the median household earns about $66,643 a year, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Across McLennan County, 124 public schools serve about 45,703 students.
Measured in a straight line, Challenge Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from Challenge Academy. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Mid-size.
Challenge Academy has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
McLennan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
266,067
Census ACS
Median income
$66,643
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
124
45,703 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MIDWAY ISD
- Midway High SchoolHigh · 2,687 students
- Midway Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,112 students
- River Valley Middle SchoolMiddle · 902 students
- Park Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 680 students
- South Bosque Elementary SchoolElementary · 578 students
- Castleman Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 570 students
Other schools in WACO
- Midway High SchoolHigh · 2,687 students
- Waco High SchoolHigh · 1,885 students
- University High SchoolHigh · 1,752 students
- Tennyson Middle SchoolMiddle · 963 students
- La Vega High SchoolHigh · 881 students
- Bell's Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 786 students
Other Challenge Academy schools
5 other US public schools in 1 state are named Challenge Academy. Challenge Academy is the 4th largest of the 6.
- Challenge AcademyWACO, TX · 52 students
- Challenge AcademyWACO, TX · 2 students
- Challenge AcademyWACO, TX · 2 students
- Challenge AcademyWACO, TX · 1 students
- Challenge AcademyWACO, TX · 1 students
Nearby schools
- Challenge Academy0.0 mi · 2
- Challenge Academy0.0 mi · 52
- McLennan County Challenge Academy0.0 mi · 1
- Challenge Academy0.0 mi · 1
- Methodist Children's Home0.7 mi · 96
- Waco Center for Youth0.8 mi · 69
Frequently asked questions
About Challenge AcademyHow large is Challenge Academy?
Challenge Academy enrolls approximately 1 students in grades 12-12.
Is Challenge Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Challenge Academy is a high school covering grades 12-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Challenge Academy?
At Challenge Academy, the student body is approximately 100% Black.
What district is Challenge Academy in?
Challenge Academy is part of MIDWAY ISD.
What county does Challenge Academy serve?
Challenge Academy serves McLennan County in TX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.