The Chinquapin School

2615 E Wallisville Rd, Highlands, TX, 77562-0775
Tel: (281)426-5551
Grades: 6 - 12 | 149 students
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The Chinquapin School was founded to provide a high quality college-preparatory education to able and motivated youth from low-income families in the Greater Houston area. Through its rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on community service and earning what one receives, Chinquapin hopes to produce responsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructive leaders in the community. The Chinquapin School is a college preparatory, 5-day boarding school for boys and day school for girls from low-income Houston area families. The school was founded in 1969 by Robert P. Moore, former head of the English Department at St. John's School in Houston, with the help of a $250,000 grant from The Brown Foundation.

School Overview:
The Chinquapin School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1969
Student Body
Total Students 149 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 98% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 7 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
English Spanish
Statistics
Average SAT score 520
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $315
Tuition Notes Tuition is based on a sliding scale using the TDA eligibility guidelines for free and reduced lunch. Most students pay $35/month for 9 months. The highest current tuition is $200/month ($1,800 total).
% on Financial Aid 100%
Average Financial Aid Grant $11,965
Admissions Director Tina Barr
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Flag Football Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Volleyball

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Nearby Schools:

The Chinquapin School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Baytown Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 4.2 mi. away
Baytown KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 5 mi. away
First Baptist Church Wee School
Gr. K | 5 mi. away
Pecan Street Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 5.7 mi. away
St Joseph Catholic School
Gr. K-8 | 6.7 mi. away

View all schools in: Highlands, Harris County, Zip 77562

School Reviews:

  • Recommended January 28,2012 - Chinquapin is a wonderful college-preparatory school dedicated to sending students to college. The boarding system for students really teaches students how to interact with others and manage their time wisely.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended January 28,2012 - Great school that helps you achieve your goals in life. The teachers push you and motivate you so you can graduate and get prepared for college.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended January 28,2012 - Never have I met so many teachers dedicated to the success of their students or this many kids decated to learning. Chinquapin might seem like an exotic way of learning and teaching because of the rigorous work load but it prepares the students for college. And the students have fun !*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended January 28,2012 - Chinquapin is a great private school that offers the low income students a chance to receive a better education. The schools main focus is education. Chinquapin cares a lot about the students level of grades, and they offer lots of help to everyone. Chinquapin is not only a private school that offers great education, but it also offers students an oppurtunity to show there athletic and creative side. They offer all students an oppurtunity to join sports no matter who they are. Everyone has many oppurtunities to succeed in life. When you come to Chinquapin you receive an oppurtunity like no other.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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