Serving 510 students in grades 9-12, Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 18% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove's student population of 510 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating Thinkers!
School Rankings
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove 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 - Pleasant Grove is 0.45, 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
#7903 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
18%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 - Pleasant Grove's ranking?
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove is ranked #7903 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove?
The graduation rate of Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove is 18%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove?
510 students attend Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove?
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove offer ?
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove part of?
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove is part of Texans Can Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove located?
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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