Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Dallas North 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 20-24% (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 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 10% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North's student population of 260 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North 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 - Dallas North is 0.53, 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
#7704 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texans Can Academy - Dallas North's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North is ranked #7704 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?
20-24% 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 - Dallas North?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Dallas North is 10%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Dallas North?
260 students attend Texans Can Academy - Dallas North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Texans Can Academy - Dallas North students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Dallas North?
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Dallas North offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Dallas North part of?
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Dallas North located?
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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