TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON HOBBY
Charter School
317 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Houston Can Academy – Hobby is a campus within the Texans Can Academies network, a system of state-chartered public high schools in Texas specifically designed to support students who have struggled in traditional school settings. Located off the Gulf Freeway in Houston, the campus focuses on providing a second chance for students who may have dropped out or are at risk of not graduating. Its mission centers on meeting the educational, emotional, and social needs of its students to ensure they earn a high school diploma and are prepared for post-secondary success.
The school is well-known for its flexible, student-centered approach, which often includes smaller class sizes, self-paced learning, and personalized graduation plans. By prioritizing a supportive environment, Houston Can Academy aims to remove the barriers that typically hinder academic progress, such as work obligations or family responsibilities. Through its commitment to "providing the highest quality education for all students," the school serves as a vital alternative for young adults seeking to overcome past challenges and gain the credentials necessary for college or the workforce.
The school is well-known for its flexible, student-centered approach, which often includes smaller class sizes, self-paced learning, and personalized graduation plans. By prioritizing a supportive environment, Houston Can Academy aims to remove the barriers that typically hinder academic progress, such as work obligations or family responsibilities. Through its commitment to "providing the highest quality education for all students," the school serves as a vital alternative for young adults seeking to overcome past challenges and gain the credentials necessary for college or the workforce.
317
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
23.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 234 |
| Black | 79 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic234 (73.8 %)
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Black79 (24.9 %)
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White3 (0.9 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES |
| Phone: | (832)379-4226 |
| Website: | http://www.texanscan.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 317 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 316 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
100
Grade 10
85
Grade 11
67
Grade 12
65
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 100 |
| Grade 10 | 85 |
| Grade 11 | 67 |
| Grade 12 | 65 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 157 | 49.5% |
| Male | 160 | 50.5% |
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