CHALLENGE ACADEMY

CHALLENGE ACADEMY, a minimally staffed 9-12 campus in WACO, Texas, one of the schools within ROBINSON ISD, caters to 2 students, covering grades 8 through 9. That puts it 100% leaner than the typical public school in Texas, which averages around 796 students.

Within ROBINSON ISD, which oversees 6 schools and 2,378 students, CHALLENGE ACADEMY is one campus in the system.

On demographics, CHALLENGE ACADEMY records that 50% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 50% Black. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Around the school, ACS estimates for McLennan County put median household income runs about $66,643, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, McLennan County runs 124 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,703 students), of which CHALLENGE ACADEMY is one.

Nearest neighbor: CHALLENGE ACADEMY, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

CHALLENGE ACADEMY operates from a high-density location.

Five-year trend. CHALLENGE ACADEMY's enrollment has ticked down 33% since 2018, when it stood at 3 (now 2). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 67% to 50%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.