SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY
SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 402 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY (part of the Texans Can Academies network) is a tuition-free, public charter school specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Located on Centennial Blvd in San Antonio, the school focuses on providing a second chance to students who have dropped out or are at risk of not graduating. Its mission is centered on the belief that every student deserves a high-quality education regardless of their circumstances, and it employs a personalized learning approach to help students overcome academic and personal barriers.
The academy differentiates itself through a flexible, self-paced curriculum that allows students to catch up on credits and progress toward a high school diploma at their own speed. Beyond academics, SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY provides a robust support system, offering resources such as counseling, social services, and workforce development programs to ensure students are prepared for life after graduation. By fostering a smaller, supportive environment, the school aims to re-engage students and provide them with the skills necessary for post-secondary education or immediate entry into the workforce.
For more information, contact SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY at (210) 923-1226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211
(210) 923-1226
http://www.texanscan.org
SAN ANTONIO CAN ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 402 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES
- Total Students:
- 402
- Teachers:
- 16.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 402 students
- White
- 53.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 31.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 54.2%
- Male
- 45.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.