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San Antonio Can High School

Charter | 9-12 | 430 students

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Posted September 28, 2009

This school year, 2009-2010, has brought many changes to SA Can campus. Unfortunately, not for the students. It is my opinion, that the new principal and all administration need to review the Mission statement, core values and the philosophy statement that are listed for the Texas Can High Schools. I believe that they have forgotten to whom they have made their obligations. Just a reminder>>>> The Students looking for that second chance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2005

San Antonio CAN provides a great opportunity for at-risk students. These students are taught self-respect, respect for others, responsibility, and skills needed for academic success. I believe that without this school many of these students would not graduate.
—Submitted by a teacher


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
12%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
22%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students16%
Female15%
Male16%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged8%
Special education14%
Not special education16%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English18%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant15%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female57%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Special education44%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students65%
Female74%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Special education20%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students32%
Female24%
Male40%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Special educationn/a
Not special education34%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English33%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant32%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female21%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Special education0%
Not special education41%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant38%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female71%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education67%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Female82%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education46%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female50%
Male21%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Special education27%
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant38%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female55%
Male25%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Special education31%
Not special education48%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant42%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female95%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education85%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 96% 48%
White 3% 34%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 77%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 36%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 4%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1807 Centennial
San Antonio, TX 78211
Phone: (210) 923-1226

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