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Challenge Early College H S

5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081 · (713)664-9712

Type
High
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
454
FTE teachers
20
Student/teacher
22.7:1
District
Houston ISD

About this school

Challenge Early College H S is a high school located in Houston, TX, serving grades 9–12 and approximately 454 students. Operated by Houston ISD, the campus sits about 1.1 miles from Bellaire News's newsroom and is part of Bellaire News's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22.7:1. That ratio is above the state average for TX, suggesting larger class sizes than the regional norm.

Challenge Early College H S is a traditional zoned public school within Houston ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. Bellaire News publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

High school news from Challenge Early College H S — including graduation rates, college signing days, sports results, and state academic competitions — appears regularly in Bellaire News's Houston coverage.

Tip about Challenge Early College H S? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Challenge Early College H S". For more education coverage, see bellairenews.org/schools or browse Bellaire News's latest reporting at bellairenews.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Challenge Early College H S located?
Challenge Early College H S is located at 5601 W Loop S in Houston, TX 77081.
What grades does Challenge Early College H S serve?
The school serves grades 9 through 12 as a high campus.
How many students attend Challenge Early College H S?
Approximately 454 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Challenge Early College H S?
Challenge Early College H S is part of Houston ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4823640).
Is Challenge Early College H S a charter or magnet school?
Challenge Early College H S is a traditional zoned public school within Houston ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by Bellaire News from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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