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Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest

10914 S GESSNER, HOUSTON, TX, 77071

Ranked 1909 of 2067 in Texas

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About Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest

Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is a public charter school in Houston, Texas, that helps high school students learn in a unique way. It is one of 13 high schools in the Texans Can Academies network and is known as a top school because it focuses on helping students graduate and recover. The academy has a wide range of students, with 97% of them being minorities and 77% of them being economically disadvantaged. The school has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1, which makes it a good place for each student to grow. According to academic data, 15% of students are good at reading and 10% are good at math. Students can also take important tests like the SAT and ACT to help them reach their goals after high school. Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest is one of the best schools because it is dedicated to giving students a variety of ways to learn and helping them get their high school diplomas, and it is one of the the best high school in Texas.

Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest Contact Information

Address

10914 S GESSNER, HOUSTON, TX, 77071

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Phone

(281) 918-4316

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 15%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 15% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
345
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1909 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:48 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.

Student Demographics

White 2.61%
Asian 0.29%
Hispanic 60.29%
Black 35.36%
Two+ Races 0.87%
Native Am. 0.58%
White
2.61%
Asian
0.29%
Hispanic
60.29%
Black
35.36%
Two+ Races
0.87%
Native Am.
0.58%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 345
49.28%
170 Female
50.72%
175 Male

Student Population

345 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Texans Can Academy – Houston Southwest is currently holding special study sessions to help students get ready for the April STAAR End-of-Course tests. This spring, the campus is continuing to grow its career readiness programs by offering professional certification in fields that are in high demand, like small business, entrepreneurship, and OSHA 30 Safety. The academy has successfully kept a hybrid extended-day program and a flexible four-day school week to help students manage their outside responsibilities even more.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of school experience do students get at Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest?

Ans. Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q5. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest?

Ans. Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

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

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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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