Serving 390 students in grades 9-12, Austin Can Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)25-29%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Austin Can Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin Can Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Austin Can Academy Charter School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Austin Can Academy Charter School?
390 students attend Austin Can Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Austin Can Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Can Academy Charter School?
Austin Can Academy Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Can Academy Charter School offer ?
Austin Can Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Austin Can Academy Charter School part of?
Austin Can Academy Charter School is part of Austin Can Academy Charter School District.
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