Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Summary:

Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is a public charter high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 298 students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population, consistently low statewide rankings, declining graduation rates, and poor academic performance on standardized tests.

Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff has a student population that is 75.17% Hispanic and 22.82% African American, with only 1.34% White students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Texas high schools, ranking 1934 out of 1987 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 40.1% in 2018-2019 to just 17.3% in 2022-2023, while the dropout rate has increased from 14.1% in 2017-2018 to 40.7% in 2021-2022. Proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams are significantly lower than state and district averages across all subject areas, with the highest proficiency rate being 23.85% in U.S. History.

In comparison, nearby Sunset High School has an 85.2% four-year graduation rate, and the School of Science and Engineering has a 100% four-year graduation rate. The Dallas Independent School District magnet schools, such as the School of Science and Engineering, the School for the Talented and Gifted, and the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, consistently rank among the top high schools in Texas and have significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams compared to Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 325 W 12th St
       Dallas, TX  75208


(214) 943-2244

District: Texans Can Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
1934th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,472 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.2%
African American:
22.8%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Compare Details Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff ranks worse than 97.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 13 ranked high schools in the Texans Can Academies School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.2%), African American (22.8%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is 18.7. 8 high schools in the Texans Can Academies School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff is $9,472. 11 high schools in the Texans Can Academies School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff 1934th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff in the ranking list.)

Texans Can Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Texans Can Academies 952nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

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Rank History for all students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.74 1386th 1427 2.9%
2005 3.84 1400th 1429 2.0%
2006 2.40 1399th 1430 2.2%
2007 2.07 1463rd 1497 2.3%
2008 4.12 1461st 1510 3.2%
2009 7.38 1473rd 1539 4.3%
2010 9.88 1484th 1568 5.4%
2011 6.04 1606th 1672 3.9%
2012 4.25 1542nd 1603 3.8%
2013 9.97 1533rd 1652 7.2%
2014 7.04 1619th 1734 6.6%
2015 9.91 1583rd 1743 9.2%
2016 15.77 1548th 1762 12.1%
2017 9.60 1590th 1777 10.5%
2018 7.40 1649th 1797 8.2%
2019 6.40 1717th 1857 7.5%
2021 8.38 1721st 1861 7.5%
2022 4.59 1796th 1876 4.3%
2023 4.07 1878th 1961 4.2%
2024 3.16 1934th 1987 2.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.70 650th 1113 41.6%
2019 25.87 899th 1136 20.9%
2021 35.67 745th 1195 37.7%
2022 20.50 1084th 1278 15.2%
2023 13.76 1256th 1371 8.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 1065th 1347 20.9%
2019 18.27 1288th 1357 5.1%
2021 23.92 1196th 1382 13.5%
2022 25.13 1183rd 1418 16.6%
2023 12.92 1432nd 1478 3.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.95 1673rd 1794 6.7%
2019 9.42 1690th 1818 7.0%
2021 11.80 1691st 1848 8.5%
2022 5.80 1760th 1847 4.7%
2023 5.41 1804th 1897 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.42 1691st 1781 5.1%
2019 5.30 1708th 1798 5.0%
2021 6.33 1712th 1815 5.7%
2022 3.31 1779th 1841 3.4%
2023 2.50 1831st 1891 3.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.45 1606th 1784 10.0%
2019 14.04 1692nd 1810 6.5%
2021 19.98 1578th 1829 13.7%
2022 9.33 1777th 1837 3.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.72 1680th 1803 6.8%
2019 7.28 1719th 1824 5.8%
2021 10.18 1686th 1840 8.4%
2022 5.32 1766th 1853 4.7%
2023 5.14 1815th 1913 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.74 898th 1013 11.4%
2019 8.60 956th 1024 6.6%
2021 8.17 977th 1020 4.2%
2022 5.74 999th 1031 3.1%
2023 6.90 1018th 1069 4.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.44 1567th 1691 7.3%
2019 8.21 1607th 1714 6.2%
2021 13.68 1549th 1743 11.1%
2022 8.27 1640th 1762 6.9%
2023 5.35 1720th 1820 5.5%
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Rank History for White students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.06 1514th 1539 1.6%
2023 0.59 1555th 1576 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Open Quote This school has no tolerance for absentees and has strick rulings which is good for the students and also has no fighting tolerance. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 23 239 1 263 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 18 233 2 257 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 20 198 1 257 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 21 242 1 279 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2003 21 242 1 279 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2004 22 237 1 340 3 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 10 176 0 292 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2006 17 181 0 290 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2007 14 133 0 318 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 15 152 0 357 4 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 9 159 1 322 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 13 211 0 449 4 n/a n/a 0 677
2011 18 182 0 438 0 1 2 0 641
2012 19 202 0 481 5 0 3 0 710
2013 9 202 0 494 6 0 2 0 713
2014 16 178 1 503 2 0 0 0 700
2015 11 152 1 464 3 0 1 0 632
2016 10 111 0 542 1 0 2 0 666
2017 9 109 0 548 0 0 0 0 666
2018 14 132 0 540 1 0 2 0 689
2019 9 100 0 469 1 0 6 0 585
2020 10 121 0 484 1 0 3 0 619
2021 14 112 0 385 1 0 4 0 516
2022 8 133 0 421 1 0 13 0 576
2023 4 68 0 224 0 0 2 0 298

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 528 20.5 25.8 32
2000 511 22.6 22.6 64.6
2001 477 22.0 21.7 47
2002 545 26.0 21.0 76
2003 545 26.0 21.0 76
2004 603 28.9 20.9 63.3
2005 478 27.6 17.3 75.7
2006 488 26.7 18.3 66.4
2007 469 29.4 16.0 78
2008 528 27.6 19.1 78
2009 492 30.6 16.0 90
2010 677 30.5 22.1 90.5
2011 641 34.8 18.3 93.1
2012 710 39.7 17.8 96.2
2013 713 40.3 17.6 97.2
2014 700 40.7 17.1 98.4
2015 632 31.0 20.3 97.6
2016 666 31.0 21.4 95.5
2017 666 32.6 20.3 96.8
2018 689 29.5 23.3 99.6
2019 585 27.7 21.1 90.9
2020 619 28.4 21.7 98.7
2021 516 26.8 19.2 99.4
2022 576 20.3 28.2 93.8
2023 298 15.9 18.7 85.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 528 20.5 25.8 32
2000 511 22.6 22.6 64.6
2001 477 22.0 21.7 47
2002 545 26.0 21.0 76
2003 545 26.0 21.0 76
2004 603 28.9 20.9 63.3
2005 478 27.6 17.3 75.7
2006 488 26.7 18.3 66.4
2007 469 29.4 16.0 78
2008 528 27.6 19.1 78
2009 492 30.6 16.0 90
2010 677 30.5 22.1 90.5
2011 641 34.8 18.3 93.1
2012 710 39.7 17.8 96.2
2013 713 40.3 17.6 97.2
2014 700 40.7 17.1 98.4
2015 632 31.0 20.3 97.6
2016 666 31.0 21.4 95.5
2017 666 32.6 20.3 96.8
2018 689 29.5 23.3 99.6
2019 585 27.7 21.1 90.9
2020 619 28.4 21.7 98.7
2021 516 26.8 19.2 99.4
2022 576 20.3 28.2 93.8
2023 298 15.9 18.7 85.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,630 (15.8%) $8,697 (84.2%) $10,327
2020 $1,363 (13.7%) $8,600 (86.3%) $9,964
2021 $1,965 (20.7%) $7,506 (79.2%) $9,472

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1717th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1878th of 1961 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff)4212
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texans Can Academies)266
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff)86
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texans Can Academies)157
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff)616
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texans Can Academies)911
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff)1410
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texans Can Academies)1213
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff)2222
   End of Course U.S. History (Texans Can Academies)3125
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students585298
 49.1%
African American10068
 32%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic469224
 52.2%
Pacific Islander00
White94
 55.6%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%85.6%
 5.4%


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Students at Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff are 75% Hispanic, 23% African American, 1% White.

Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 298 students attended Texans Can Academy - Oak Cliff.


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