Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove | Dallas, TX (For STEM)

About Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove

Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove is a public charter school in Dallas, Texas, that offers high school students a different kind of learning environment. Part of the Texans Can Academies system, it is known as one of the best schools for helping students who want to get back on track with their studies. With about 350 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1, the school makes sure that each student gets the attention they need in class. The school is known for being open to everyone, with 99% of its students being minorities and 72% of them being low-income. According to proficiency metrics, the school has a 16% success rate in reading and a 15% success rate in math. It also offers standard entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove 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 15%

Reading 16%

State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 16% in Reading.

20

Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

510

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.59%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 68.24%

Black 30.98%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0.2%

White

0.59%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

68.24%

Black

30.98%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 510

50.2%

256 Female

49.8%

254 Male

Student Population

510 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove Contact Information

Address

1227 N MASTERS DR, DALLAS, TX, 75217

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Phone

(972) 225-1194

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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

Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove recently upgraded the technology in its student resource center to better support its individualized, self-paced learning model. The "Cradle to Career" program on campus is growing. It gives students important support services to help them balance their schoolwork with their personal lives. The school has also started new community-based mentorship programs to help seniors make the transition to college or the workforce by giving them direct advice.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

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

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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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