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Texans Can Academy - Houston North

Grades 09–12 · High · Houston, TX · NCES 480001607910

CharterAlternative School

At a glance

Reported students

254

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

42.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas high enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

254

Texans Can Academy - Houston North: 254 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

42.3:1 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
376
Teachers (FTE)
17.95
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1

What the reported data says about Texans Can Academy - Houston North

Texans Can Academy - Houston North is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Houston. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Texans Can Academies. NCES reports 254 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 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 42.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (50.4%) and Black (48.8%). English learners represent 20.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Texans Can Academy - Houston North

  1. 1How do the reported 42.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
20.7%
Students with disabilities
14.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
84.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
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

  • White0.8%
  • Hispanic50.4%
  • Black48.8%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

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.

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Public schools near Texans Can Academy - Houston North

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Northside H S

High · Houston ISD

09–121,0580.7 mi
YES Prep - Northside

High · Charter · YES Prep Public Schools Inc

06–129481.2 mi
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men

High · Houston ISD

06–122511.5 mi
YES Prep - 5th Ward

High · Charter · YES Prep Public Schools Inc

06–129331.8 mi
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

High · Charter · Excel Academy

05–121652.2 mi
Wheatley H S

High · Houston ISD

09–125372.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Texans Can Academy - Houston North

What grades does Texans Can Academy - Houston North serve?

Texans Can Academy - Houston North 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 - Houston North?

Texans Can Academy - Houston North reported 254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Texans Can Academy - Houston North?

The calculated ratio is 42.3:1, based on 254 students and 6 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 - Houston North a public, charter, or magnet school?

Texans Can Academy - Houston North 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 - Houston North students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

84.6% 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 - Houston North in?

Texans Can Academy - Houston North 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 - Houston North?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northside H S (0.7 mi), YES Prep - Northside (1.2 mi), Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.