How do these schools compare?
| Metric | RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY | RICE H S |
|---|---|---|
| Location | EAGLE LAKE, TX | ALTAIR, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 114 | 348 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 29.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.3% | 72.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY | RICE H S |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 18.1% |
| African American | 23.7% | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% | 64.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY | RICE H S |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 348:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 75.4% | 32.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 99 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.