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5601 W Loop S

Houston, TX 77081

(713) 664-9712

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Grades: 9 - 12

School Type: Public, Charter

Student Enrollment: 379

Students Per Teacher: 95

Parent Reviews

14 Parent Reviews for Challenge High School

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 09/21/06

excellent getting better wonderful PTO

Posted by a teacher on 05/27/06

Good Academic program, small class size. Needs more challenging classes

Posted by a parent on 04/07/06

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School Profile for Challenge High School

Enrollment
Programs
Resources
Student enrollment:
379
Students per teacher:
95
Full-time teachers:
4
Number of classrooms:
14
Challenge High School Enrollment by Grade
 

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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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