Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Rice Challenge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rice Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Rice Challenge Academy's student population of 114 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Rice Challenge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Challenge Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7755 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
22%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
47%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Challenge Academy's ranking?
Rice Challenge Academy is ranked #7755 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rice Challenge Academy?
The graduation rate of Rice Challenge Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rice Challenge Academy?
114 students attend Rice Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rice Challenge Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Challenge Academy?
Rice Challenge Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Challenge Academy offer ?
Rice Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rice Challenge Academy part of?
Rice Challenge Academy is part of Rice CISD School District.
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