Houston’s Can Academy - Southwest is one of Texas Can Academy’s 14 charter school locations across the Lone Star State. Located at 10914 South Gessner Road near Westwood, Houston Can Academy - Southwest Houston educates about 300 area high schoolers each year.
Here at Houston Can Academy - Southwest, ninth through twelfth grade students can engage in a rigorous curriculum focused on developing critical reading and thinking skills. Programs offered at Houston Can Academy - Southwest include bilingual, gifted and talented and special education curriculum. Student-centered decision making is a core value at Houston Can Academy, and students are offered flexible class schedules, school dress code and open enrollment throughout the year.
Though the graduation rate is about 65 percent, according to the latest state ratings, Houston Can Academy - Southwest earned passing rates for student achievement, school progress and closing educational gaps. Plus, the class sizes are relatively small, with a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 ratio.
Texas Can Academies are home to a new career-focused program known as the Texas Works Path to Success Program. This pilot program offers job preparedness training, work-based learning and more, all with the aim of giving high school seniors an advantage when they enter the workforce.
Houston Can Academy - Southwest
School Details
Head of School
Mr Justin Reyes
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
2.99
Graduation Rate
4%
Niche Grade
D-
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.99
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
1%
State Average
9%
Student Diversity
Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
62.5%
Black
34.7%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Houston Community College
9 Students
University of Houston
8 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
6 Students
Prairie View A & M University
4 Students
Texas A&M University
3 Students
University of Texas - Austin
3 Students
Baylor University
3 Students
Texas Tech University
3 Students
Houston Christian University
3 Students
Texas Southern University
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
4 Students
Business
3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
2 Students
Dental Hygiene
2 Students
Phlebotomy Technician
2 Students
Biology
1 Students
Cosmetology
1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
1 Students
Child Care Provider
1 Students
Aerospace Engineering Technician
1 Students
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Map
About Westwood
List Price Range
$51K - $341K
Homes For Sale
31
Average Home Value
$117,293
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
93%
Household Income
$41,894
% of College Grads
12.2%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,975 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
92.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- 6th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Braeburn Glen Park
- Grills
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Marian Park
Mark McGrath Municipal Park
Crain Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Arthur Storey Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
American Legion Park
- Fishing
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Forum Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bonham Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Club Creek Park
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