Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Garland 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Garland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Garland's student population of 199 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Garland 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 - Garland is 0.50, 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
#7963 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
6-9%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
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 - Garland's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Garland is ranked #7963 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Garland?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Garland is 6-9%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Garland?
199 students attend Texans Can Academy - Garland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Texans Can Academy - Garland students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Garland?
Texans Can Academy - Garland has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Garland offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Garland offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Garland part of?
Texans Can Academy - Garland is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Garland located?
Texans Can Academy - Garland is located in the Apollo Arapaho And Camelot neighborhood of Garland, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Apollo Arapaho And Camelot.
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