Challenge Academy
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Alternative school · Grades 8-12 · City, midsize
1,651st of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
2015 ALEXANDER AVE, Waco, TX 76708
(254)754-0803NCES ID 484428007397Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Challenge Academy 1,651st 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 1% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2022 to 1th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 18 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 30 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.4% | 56.7% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Black | 46.4% | 36.7% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 7.1% | 6.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. 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 $230K in zip 76708 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Challenge Academy in?
Challenge Academy is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Challenge Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challenge Academy 1,651st of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Challenge Academy?
Hispanic 57%, Black 37%, White 7% (30 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challenge Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76708 is $230K 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.