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The Chinquapin School was founded to provide a high qualitycollege-preparatory education to able and motivated youth fromlow-income families in the Greater Houston area.
Through its rigorous curriculum and an emphasis on communityservice and earning what one receives, Chinquapin hopes to produceresponsible, well-educated citizens who will become constructiveleaders in the community.
The Chinquapin School is a college preparatory, 5-day co-edboarding school with a day school component for students fromlow-income Houston area families.
The school was founded in 1969 by Robert P. Moore, former headof the English Department at St. John's School in Houston, with thehelp of a $250,000 grant from The Brown Foundation.
Tuition is based on a sliding scale using the TDA eligibility guidelines for free and reduced lunch. Most students pay $35-225/month for 9 months. The highest current tuition is $200/month ($1,800 total). Students may work off tuition on campus, similar to a Work Study program.
Chinquapin Preparatory School
providesachallenging,college-preparatoryeducation to ableand
motivated youth fromlow-incomefamilies in theGreater Houston area.
Chinquapin Prep isprivately managed andfunded. Parents pay aminimal
tuitionthat typicallycovers only three percent of the annual cost
of educating ourstudents. Students are also able to work off
tuition through aprogram similar to work study. 95%of our students
matriculateinto college. 85%of our students receive college
degrees.100%receive college tuition assistance.
Chinquapin Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $1,170 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Chinquapin Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of Chinquapin Preparatory School is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Chinquapin Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Chinquapin Preparatory School offer?
Chinquapin Preparatory School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Chinquapin Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Chinquapin Preparatory School is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Chinquapin was home away from home. I attended from 7th - 12th grade. This school prepared me for life. For college, and for the real world. Fast forward some years, and I now have a Junior attending Chinquapin. He fell in love with the campus, teachers and students. Chinquapin continues being, home away from home.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Emilly J.
59/10/2017
Chinquapin has had my back since I can remember starting sixth grade. This school offers two things that can't be bought with money and they are teacher showing their students to love learning and a family away from home. I am thankful for my opportunity to be here and can't wait for the years to come .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ver
59/10/2017
Chinquapin is a great opportunity for any student with a low income family. It truly prepares you for college, but more importantly it instills great values in you that will stay with you forever. It is a true family community and it's only getting better.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rob
58/5/2016
I need an opportunity in this campus I have 3 girls grades 10, 11 and 12 and just moved to Highlands from Deer Park Tx and very interested in attending your school.
- Posted by Parent - Carme
51/28/2012
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 - mwebb
51/28/2012
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 - seuce
51/28/2012
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 - mpere
51/28/2012
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 - lrobl
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The average private school tuition in Harris County, TX is $17,288 for elementary schools and $20,152 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
