Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Houston North 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: 13% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Houston North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Houston North's student population of 252 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Success Doesn't Wait
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Houston North ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texans Can Academy - Houston North is 0.51, 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
#8005 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
55%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
13%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 North's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Houston North is ranked #8005 out of 8,096 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Houston North?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Houston North is 13%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Houston North?
252 students attend Texans Can Academy - Houston North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Texans Can Academy - Houston North students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Houston North?
Texans Can Academy - Houston North has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Houston North offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Houston North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Houston North part of?
Texans Can Academy - Houston North is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Houston North located?
Texans Can Academy - Houston North is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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