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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICE CISD·NCES 483697013214

RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY

600 FM 3013, EAGLE LAKE, TX 77434 · (979) 234-3531 · Colorado County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL114 STUDENTS
Enrollment
114
High
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
28.9:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
111 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
35
Grade 11
35
Grade 12
30
Student demographics
White
47%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
22%
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 54%
Black
24%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 13%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Native American
4%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
76%
Female
24%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
114
+51 (+81%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
28.9:1
was 14.0:1
% White
47%
was 33%
% Hispanic
22%
was 40%
% Black
24%
was 19%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY

RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY operates as a very small four-year high school in EAGLE LAKE, Texas, overseen by RICE CISD. Current enrollment sits at 114 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 86% smaller than the state mean of about 796.

RICE CISD runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 1,306 students. RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY is one of those campuses.

Demographically, RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY records that 47% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest is composed of 24% Black, 22% Hispanic, 4% Native American. By comparison, Colorado County as a whole is about 60% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY logs 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 28.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY higher than the state norm the norm. Around 97% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Colorado County (around 64%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the area at large, Colorado County reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,377 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Colorado County runs 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,697 students), of which RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY is one.

Nearest neighbor: EAGLE LAKE PRI, around 1.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY has climbed 81%, going from 63 students in 2018 to 114 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 40% to 22% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 14.0:1 in 2018 to 28.9:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Colorado County at a glance

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Population
21,006
Census ACS
Median income
$66,377
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,697 students

Quick facts

School name
RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY
District
RICE CISD
Address
600 FM 3013, EAGLE LAKE, TX 77434
Phone
(979) 234-3531
County
Colorado County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
114
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
28.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
111 (97%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
483697013214
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY
How many students attend RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY?
RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY enrolls approximately 114 students in grades 09-12.
Is RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY an elementary, middle, or high school?
RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY is approximately 28.9:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY?
At RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 47% White, 22% Hispanic, 24% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY?
RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY is overseen by RICE CISD in Colorado County.
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