DALLAS CAN ACADEMY - GRANT EAST

DALLAS CAN ACADEMY - GRANT EAST is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 369 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 15 teachers, DALLAS CAN ACADEMY - GRANT EAST has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 – Grant East is part of the Texans Can Academies network, a system of public charter schools specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. Located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, the school focuses on providing a second chance to students who have dropped out or are at risk of not graduating, offering a flexible, supportive, and non-traditional environment to help them earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at Grant East is built around the "Cars for Kids" initiative, which supports the school’s mission to remove barriers to education. Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes personalized learning plans, accelerated credit recovery, and holistic support services to address the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a trauma-informed culture, Dallas Can Academy aims to empower students to overcome personal obstacles, develop career-ready skills, and successfully transition into higher education or the workforce.

For more information, contact DALLAS CAN ACADEMY - GRANT EAST at (214) 944-1985 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.