Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can - Houston 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 10% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texans Can - Houston North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Texans Can - Houston North's student population of 376 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texans Can - Houston North ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texans Can - Houston North is 0.54, 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
#8041 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texans Can - Houston North's ranking?
Texans Can - Houston North is ranked #8041 out of 8,079 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texans Can - Houston North?
The graduation rate of Texans Can - Houston North is 10%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Texans Can - Houston North?
376 students attend Texans Can - Houston North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Texans Can - Houston North students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can - Houston North?
Texans Can - Houston North has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can - Houston North offer ?
Texans Can - Houston North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can - Houston North part of?
Texans Can - Houston North is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can - Houston North located?
Texans Can - Houston North is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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