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Challenge Academy

1200 Clifton Rd
Waco, TX 76704

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Challenge Academy serves 3 students in grades 8-10.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 8-10
Enrollment: 3 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Challenge Academy's student population of 3 students has declined by 40% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 8-10

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Challenge Academy
8	1
9	1
10	1

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Total Students

3 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Challenge Academy
2023	3
2022	6
2021	2
2020	5
2019	5
2018	3
2017	3
2016	1
2015	2
2013	1
2010	3
2009	2
2008	5
2006	1
2005	3
2003	3
2002	4

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

School Rankings

The of Challenge Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

33%

53%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Challenge Academy	Texas	Robinson Independent School District
2020	40%	53%	28%
2019	40%	53%	28%
2010	34%	49%	19%
2008	20%	47%	17%

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Black

n/a

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Challenge Academy	Texas	Robinson Independent School District
2023	33%	13%	3%
2022	17%	13%	3%
2015	50%	13%	3%
2010	33%	14%	5%
2009	50%	14%	5%

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White

n/a

25%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Challenge Academy	Texas	Robinson Independent School District
2023	67%	26%	60%
2022	83%	26%	62%
2021	100%	26%	63%
2020	60%	27%	64%
2019	60%	27%	64%
2018	67%	28%	66%
2017	67%	28%	66%
2016	100%	29%	68%
2015	50%	29%	69%
2013	100%	30%	71%
2010	33%	33%	75%
2009	50%	34%	76%
2008	80%	35%	78%
2006	100%	36%	81%
2005	100%	38%	81%
2003	100%	40%	83%
2002	100%	41%	83%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

67%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2018)
Year	Challenge Academy	Texas	Robinson Independent School District
2018	33%	2%	3%
2017	33%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.45

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Challenge Academy	Texas	Robinson Independent School District
2023	0.45	0.64	0.54
2022	0.29	0.64	0.53
2020	0.48	0.63	0.51
2019	0.48	0.63	0.51
2018	0.45	0.64	0.49
2017	0.45	0.64	0.49
2015	0.51	0.63	0.46
2010	0.68	0.64	0.41
2009	0.51	0.64	0.39
2008	0.32	0.64	0.37

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for (07-08)

40%

39%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2008)
Year	Challenge Academy	Texas	Robinson Independent School District
2008	40%	39%	19%
2002	25%	38%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Robinson Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Challenge Academy?

3 students attend Challenge Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Challenge Academy students are Two or more races, and 33% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Challenge Academy offer ?

Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-10

What school district is Challenge Academy part of?

Challenge Academy is part of Robinson Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 8-10
Enrollment: 3 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education