AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY

AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 485 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 25 teachers, AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY, located at 2406 Rosewood Ave in Austin, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter high school that focuses on serving students who have struggled in traditional school environments. As part of the Texans Can Academies network, the school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational path for students who are at risk of dropping out, are overage for their grade level, or are seeking a non-traditional route to graduation. Their mission centers on the belief that every student deserves a quality education, regardless of the obstacles they may have faced in their academic journey.

The school’s model emphasizes credit recovery, personalized instruction, and a strong sense of community to help students earn their high school diplomas. By offering smaller class sizes and tailored academic support, AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY aims to remove barriers to success and provide the necessary resources for students to transition into college or the workforce. Their approach is focused on holistic student development, ensuring that attendees not only meet their academic requirements but also gain the confidence and skills needed to achieve long-term personal and professional success.

For more information, contact AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY at (512) 477-4226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2406 ROSEWOOD AVE
AUSTIN, TX 78702
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AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 485 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
485
Teachers:
25.72
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 485 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AUSTIN CAN ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.3%
Black or African American
17.1%
White
4.5%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.