Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby | Dallas, TX (For STEM)

About Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby

Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby is a public charter school in Dallas, Texas, that offers high school students a non-traditional learning environment. As part of the Texans Can Academies system, it is known as one of the best schools for giving students who want to do better in school a second chance. With about 350 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1, the school makes sure that each student gets the focused instruction they need. The school is known for being welcoming to everyone. All of its students are minorities, and 84% of them are from low-income families. According to proficiency tests, 10% of students are successful in Reading and 6% in Mathematics. The school also helps students take standard entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby is known as one of the best schools because of its restorative approach. It has a supportive community and flexible learning models that help a wide range of students reach their graduation goals, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%

Reading 10%

State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 10% in Reading.

16

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

311

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.32%

Asian 0.32%

Hispanic 66.24%

Black 32.8%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0.32%

White

0.32%

Asian

0.32%

Hispanic

66.24%

Black

32.8%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 311

47.91%

149 Female

52.09%

162 Male

Student Population

311 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

155 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby Contact Information

Address

9020 GULF FWY, DALLAS, TX, 75208

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Phone

(832) 379-4226

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Website

http://www.texanscan.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby campus has started a new elective program that focuses on STEM subjects. This program lets students learn the basics of computer programming and digital design. Installing new interactive whiteboards in core classrooms is one of the most recent improvements to the site. This will help the school's personalized instructional model work better. The academy also celebrated the success of its most recent graduating class, many of whom have gone on to attend high-demand trade schools and community colleges in the area.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Texans Can Academy - Houston Hobby?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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