Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Garland 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Garland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8021 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 - Garland's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Garland is ranked #8021 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?
≤10% 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 - Garland?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Garland is 10-14%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Garland?
130 students attend Texans Can Academy - Garland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Texans Can Academy - Garland students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Garland?
Texans Can Academy - Garland has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Garland offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Garland offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Garland part of?
Texans Can Academy - Garland is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Garland located?
Texans Can Academy - Garland is located in the Apollo Arapaho And Camelot neighborhood of Garland, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Apollo Arapaho And Camelot.
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