Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 7% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue's student population of 362 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8144 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
7%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is ranked #8144 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is 7%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
362 students attend Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue part of?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue located?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is located in the Near East Side neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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