TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLAND
Charter School
199 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Garland Can Academy, located on Arapaho Road in Garland, Texas, 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. The campus focuses on a non-traditional, supportive educational model aimed at students who may be at risk of dropping out, are credit-deficient, or are seeking a more flexible path to graduation. By offering a smaller, more personalized environment, the school seeks to provide the academic and social-emotional support necessary to help students overcome barriers to their education.
The curriculum at Garland Can Academy is tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners, often emphasizing accelerated credit recovery and workforce readiness. Beyond traditional academics, the school typically integrates college and career counseling to prepare students for life after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its focus on second chances and student-centered instruction, the school strives to empower its students to obtain their high school diplomas and succeed as productive members of the community.
The curriculum at Garland Can Academy is tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners, often emphasizing accelerated credit recovery and workforce readiness. Beyond traditional academics, the school typically integrates college and career counseling to prepare students for life after high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its focus on second chances and student-centered instruction, the school strives to empower its students to obtain their high school diplomas and succeed as productive members of the community.
199
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
36.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black | 50 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic131 (65.8 %)
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Black50 (25.1 %)
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White10 (5.0 %)
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Two or More5 (2.5 %)
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American Indian2 (1.0 %)
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Asian1 (0.5 %)
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: | (972)441-7202 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 199 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 36.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
36
Grade 10
53
Grade 11
63
Grade 12
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 36 |
| Grade 10 | 53 |
| Grade 11 | 63 |
| Grade 12 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 73 | 36.7% |
| Male | 126 | 63.3% |
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