DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH

DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES school district, located in FARMERS BRANCH, TX with about 444 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 20 teachers, DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH is a specialized charter high school operating under the Texans Can Academies network. The school is specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional educational settings, offering a flexible, non-traditional environment for those who have fallen behind in credits or are at risk of dropping out. By focusing on a "graduation, not medication" philosophy, the academy provides a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes academic recovery, character development, and social-emotional growth.

The curriculum is tailored to help students earn their high school diplomas at an accelerated pace through personalized learning plans and smaller class sizes. Beyond academics, the school provides comprehensive support services, including career guidance and life skills training, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. By removing barriers to education, Dallas Can Academy strives to empower its students to overcome personal obstacles and transition into productive, self-sufficient members of the workforce or higher education.

For more information, contact DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH at (972) 946-2244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2720 HOLLANDALE LN
FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234
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DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH is a public Title I Charter school in FARMERS BRANCH, TX with about 444 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:
444
Teachers:
20.9
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 444 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DALLAS CAN ACADEMY AT CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.4%
Black or African American
7.7%
White
6.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.7%

Female
42.1%
Male
57.9%

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.