This school provides nothing but opportunities for kids to suceed! Students from all backgrounds have found a place that they can find a common ground; whether it be on the soccer teams, theatre arts program, or studying for their college classes - which by the way are free. The staff is like a family
... Read more to the students and teach the students at the highest levels. It's just a great place Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/09
This is the best kept secret in Houston. Small classroom sizes, amazing teachers, and the opportunity to get an associates degree for fre!! They are opening more early colleges around Houston so others will have this opportunity.
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
If your child is already an excellent student and highly self motivated, this could be a good place. If your child ever has problems or issues, that is a different story. They seem far more concerned about image enhancement than student success. (Perhaps that is the downside of existing on grants.) The
... Read more administrative disorganization is a real detriment. A huge disappointment. My child transferred to Lamar where they seem to know what they are doing and the principal is focused on the kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/07
Our children both attend Challenge! Coming from a homeschool background, Challenge gave them an excellent transition into mainstream schooling. The teachers care about the students and give them personalized attention. There is a community and family feel to the school, and you always feel welcome
... Read more there. The kids are happy here, and love most of the teachers. They have found a good mix of friends at CECHS. The student body is very diverse coming from different backgrounds, races, religions, and even different parts of the city. It gives the students a chance to learn about different people. Even with the wide diversity at CECHS, there are very few discipline problems, which gives the students a sense of safety and security. I can't say enough good things about the staff or the principal, Mr. Fuentes! We've been with the school since it began 4 years ago, and we'd recommend it to anyone! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/07
The enrollment at CECHS is at 377 this year. The English department is strong but the Math department has its problems. My 10th grader is in his first college class and seems to be doing okay with it. No sports or music programs but good drama department.
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/06
Incredible opportunity for students to receive the highest level education in a small school setting with emphasis on rigor in the curriculum. This HISD school offers a different school experience for students who don't want a tractional, large school experience. The teachers are top notch and dedicated
... Read more to the students. The students who have graduated have been accepted to top universities and report that after their education at Challenge, their four year college is not too hard. The college hours completed at HCC are free and transfer to Texas public schools. Many of the students can finish high school in four years with 40-60 college hours. This is one of the best kept secrets in Houston. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/06
This is a gem of a school. I've had experience in a pricey private school as well as HISD public schools. Challenge provides the best of both worlds. Our principal is honest and dedicated to our kids. Our new Dean has implemented a Yahoo message board which allows input from the entire Challenge
... Read more community. Students can discuss and vote on issues democratically. Every student has a voice and a vote! Most of our teachers are incredible and are willing to help any student who attends tutorials. Very strong writing culture. Administration is flexible, open-minded and willing to go the extra mile to try and get students what they need. This school is great! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/06
Hopefully I will need to come back in a week or so and change my opinion, at this time the school shows great disorganization, unable to provide required courses at proper grade level, poor planning, bad scheduling and will require students to attend summer school to get their required 8 credits in per
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Houston schools — Challenge High School is located at 5601 W Loop S, Houston TX 77081. 5601 W Loop S is in the Greenway/ Upper Kirby neighborhood and 77081 ZIP code in Houston, TX The school district for Challenge High School is the Houston Independent School District. Challenge High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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