At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
41.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
254
Texans Can Academy - Grant East: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
41.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Texans Can Academy - Grant East
Texans Can Academy - Grant East is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dallas. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Texans Can Academies. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 41.4:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (66.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.8%). English learners represent 15.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Texans Can Academy - Grant East
- 1How do the reported 41.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic29.8%
- Black66.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Texans Can Academies
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Texans Can Academy - Carrollton-Farmers Branch
High · Grades 09–12
214 reported students
Texans Can Academy - Dallas North
High · Grades 09–12
217 reported students
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Westcreek
High · Grades 09–12
240 reported students
Texans Can Academy - Houston North
High · Grades 09–12
254 reported students
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue
High · Grades 09–12
319 reported students
Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby
High · Grades 09–12
322 reported students
Public schools near Texans Can Academy - Grant East
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 342 | 1.3 mi |
| Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - H S High · Charter · Gateway Charter Academy | 06–12 | 196 | 2 mi |
| KIPP Oak Cliff Academy High · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | 09–12 | 340 | 2 mi |
| Wilmer-Hutchins H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 921 | 2.6 mi |
| Lancaster H S High · Lancaster ISD | 09–12 | 2,255 | 2.6 mi |
| Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad at a Maceo Smith High · Dallas ISD | 06–12 | 554 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Texans Can Academy - Grant East
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Grant East serve?
Texans Can Academy - Grant East reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Texans Can Academies.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Grant East?
Texans Can Academy - Grant East reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Texans Can Academy - Grant East?
The calculated ratio is 41.4:1, based on 205 students and 4.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Texans Can Academy - Grant East a public, charter, or magnet school?
Texans Can Academy - Grant East is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Texans Can Academy - Grant East students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Texans Can Academy - Grant East in?
Texans Can Academy - Grant East is part of Texans Can Academies, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Texans Can Academy - Grant East?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy (1.3 mi), Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - H S (2 mi), KIPP Oak Cliff Academy (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.