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.
199
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
36.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLAND
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic131
Black50
Asian1
Two or More5
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    131 (65.8 %)
  • Black
    50 (25.1 %)
  • White
    10 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLAND
Grade Student Count
Grade 936
Grade 1053
Grade 1163
Grade 1247
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLAND
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7336.7%
Male12663.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)