Serving 217 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 43:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (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
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North's student population of 217 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
217 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texans Can Academy - Dallas North is 0.51, 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
#8061 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
10-14%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted100%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texans Can Academy - Dallas North's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North is ranked #8061 out of 8,096 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 44% 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 10-14%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Dallas North?
217 students attend Texans Can Academy - Dallas North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Texans Can Academy - Dallas North students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% 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 43:1, 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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