HOUSTON CAN ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST

HOUSTON CAN ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 378 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, HOUSTON CAN ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

HOUSTON CAN ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located on Bissonnet Street in Houston, Texas. As part of the Texans Can Academies network, the school is specifically designed to serve students who have struggled in traditional high school settings or who have dropped out and wish to return to earn their diploma. The institution focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment that prioritizes the needs of "at-risk" youth, aiming to remove the barriers that often prevent students from completing their secondary education.

The academic approach at this campus emphasizes a combination of self-paced instruction, career-readiness training, and wrap-around support services to ensure holistic student success. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a culture of mentorship, the academy strives to re-engage students who may need a non-traditional path to graduation. Ultimately, HOUSTON CAN ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST focuses on empowering its students to overcome personal and academic challenges, providing them with the necessary tools to obtain their high school diploma and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in college or the workforce.

For more information, contact HOUSTON CAN ACADEMY - SOUTHWEST at (214) 943-2244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.