Dallas Can Academy Charter
- Dallas Can Academy Charter serves 551 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Dallas Can Academy Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dallas Can Academy Charter's student population of 551 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dallas Can Academy Charter's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dallas Can Academy Charter is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7510 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 52% |
| Black | 31% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 62% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Texans Can Academies School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dallas Can Academy Charter is Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Grand Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cesar Chavez Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy Grades: 9-10 | 214 students
0.1 miles
4800 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972)794-6800 0.1 9-10 214 - Dallas Cesar Chavez Learning Center Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
0.2 miles
1710 N Carroll
Dallas, TX 75204
(972)925-1000 0.2 PK-5 482 - Dallas John F Kennedy Learning Center Grades: PK-5 | 391 students
0.3 miles
1803 Moser
Dallas, TX 75206
(972)794-7100 0.3 PK-5 391 - Dallas Uplift Peak Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 417 students
0.3 miles
4600 Bryan St Bldg 2
Dallas, TX 75207
(214)821-7325 0.3 9-12 417 - Dallas East Grand Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-7 | 620 students
0.4 miles
6211 E Grand Blvd
Dallas, TX 75223
(214)824-4747 0.4 PK-7 620
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