Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff 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 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 20:1 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: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 12% (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 - Oak Cliff's student population of 414 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff 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 - Oak Cliff is 0.39, 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
#8155 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
12%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 - Oak Cliff's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is ranked #8155 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?
≤5% 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 - Oak Cliff?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is 12%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff?
414 students attend Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff?
Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff part of?
Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff located?
Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 46 other public schools located in Oak Cliff.
School Reviews
Review Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
