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Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue
High School · TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES
1316 LANCASTER AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76114
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
3.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
3.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,217 of 8,552
In Fort Worth
#214 of 235
public schools
In district
#9 of 13
TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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About Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is a public high school in Fort Worth, TX, part of TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES. Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue serves approximately 352 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,217 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.4
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue — Students at Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue Compares
See how Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1316 LANCASTER AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue may also want to explore other high schools in the area. YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CRISTO REY FORT WORTH COLLEGE PREP (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Worth, see our Fort Worth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IM TERRELL ACADEMY FOR STEM AND VPA Fort Worth | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL Fort Worth | 0.6 mi | 3.3 |
| CRISTO REY FORT WORTH COLLEGE PREP Fort Worth | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Fort Worth | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| VERSIA WILLIAMS EL Fort Worth | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| PREMIER H S - FORT WORTH (SOUTHSIDE) Lewisville | 1.0 mi | — |
| CHARLES NASH EL Fort Worth | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| CARROLL PEAK EL Fort Worth | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| TRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S Fort Worth | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL Fort Worth | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| KI CHARTER - FORT WORTH Fort Worth | 1.4 mi | — |
| THE JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL Fort Worth | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL Fort Worth | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| DE ZAVALA EL Fort Worth | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| MOSAIC ACADEMY Fort Worth | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CTR Fort Worth | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Worth | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| POLYTECHNIC H S Fort Worth | 1.9 mi | 3.0 |
| MORNINGSIDE EL Fort Worth | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| DAGGETT MONTESSORI Ft. Worth | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,055
Median Home Value
$195,400
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
26,665
College Educated
17.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Median Age
33.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - DALLAS NORTH Dallas, TX | 3.0 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - FORT WORTH WESTCREEK Fort Worth, TX | 3.2 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON NORTH Houston, TX | 3.0 |
| WINFREE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - GRAND PRAIRIE Carrollton, TX | 2.9 |
| RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY ODESSA Odessa, TX | 3.4 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - OAK CLIFF Dallas, TX | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue
What grades does Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue serve?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue rank in TX?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue ranks #8,217 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue's MySchoolScout rating?
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue a charter school?
Yes, Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue a Title I school?
No, Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue?
71.6% of students at Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Phone
- (817) 735-1515
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.0%
Resources & Links
District
TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES- District Enrollment
- 3,608
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,350
- District Rank
- #9 of 13
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