TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON SOUTHWEST

Charter School 410 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
410
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
28.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON SOUTHWEST
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic291
Black103
Asian6
Two or More1
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    291 (71.0%)
  • Black
    103 (25.1%)
  • White
    6 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: (281)918-4316
Website: http://www.texanscan.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 132
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 124
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON SOUTHWEST
Grade Student Count
Grade 9132
Grade 10103
Grade 11124
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON SOUTHWEST
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19848.3%
Male21251.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)