McLennan County Challenge Academy in Waco, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McLennan County Challenge Academy is an urban public school in Waco, Texas that is part of Waco Independent School District. It serves 60 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 12

60 Students

4 Teachers

2015 Alexander Ave

Waco, TX 76708 View local requests

http://mcca.wacoisd.org

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McLennan County Challenge Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McLennan County Challenge Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 19, 2026

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