Challenge Early College H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
25th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
5601 W LOOP S, Houston, TX 77081
(713)664-9712NCES ID 482364009609Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Challenge Early College H S 25th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 242 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 480 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.0% | 77.7% | ▲ 16.7 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 10.6% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 14.6% | 6.0% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $254K in zip 77081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Challenge Early College H S
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ELA 20% ▼75 · Math 39% ▼40Compare - #1535Middle College H S at Hcc GulftonHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away1,535th of 1,669
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ELA 63% ▼32 · Math 52% ▼27Compare - #752Lamar H SHouston ISD · 2.3 mi away752nd of 1,669
ELA 56% ▼39 · Math 36% ▼43Compare - #1622Premier H S - Houston (Sharpstown)Premier High Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter1,622nd of 1,669
ELA 13% ▼82 · Math 0% ▼79Compare - #852Southwest Public Schools College &Career Prep AcadSouthwest Public Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter852nd of 1,669
ELA 33% ▼62 · Math 53% ▼26Compare - #967Wisdom H SHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away967th of 1,669
ELA 29% ▼66 · Math 50% ▼29Compare - #560Yes Prep - GulftonYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 2.7 mi away · charter560th of 1,669
ELA 54% ▼41 · Math 51% ▼28Compare
What school district is Challenge Early College H S in?
Challenge Early College H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Challenge Early College H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challenge Early College H S 25th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Challenge Early College H S?
Hispanic 78%, Black 11%, White 6%, Asian 5% (480 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challenge Early College H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77081 is $254K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.