How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gholson School | Mclennan Co Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX | Waco, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 264 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.6% | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gholson School | Mclennan Co Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,536 | $13,411 |
| District | Gholson ISD | Moody ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gholson School | Mclennan Co Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | - |
| African American | 4.5% | - |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.8% | - |
| Asian | 0.0% | - |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | - |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | - |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | - |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gholson School | Mclennan Co Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | - |
| Counselor Ratio | 232:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 28 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.