Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 10% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest's student population of 345 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7963 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)10%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is ranked #7963 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is 10%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest?
345 students attend Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest?
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest part of?
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest located?
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is located in the Brays Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Brays Oaks.
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