Original Research by School Decision on Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue
Texans Can Academy - Fort Worth Lancaster Avenue is an alternative charter school serving grades nine through twelve in Fort Worth's 76114 zip code. The school operates with an enrollment of about three-hundred-fifty students, distributed across the four high school grades with the largest cohort in ninth grade.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating concentrated economic disadvantage. The school serves students who have likely experienced disruption in a traditional high school setting; alternative schools typically enroll students working toward graduation through nontraditional formats, flexible schedules, or specialized support structures.
State assessment data from 2024-25 shows areas of both concern and relative strength. In English language arts, fewer than one-third of students reached the "approaches" level, the lowest proficiency band; no students achieved the "meets" or "masters" levels. In mathematics, the pattern is similar: about one-third reached "approaches," and zero students reached higher levels. Social studies and science show different profiles. In science, the vast majority reached "approaches," and about one-third reached "meets," with a small number at "masters." In social studies, a high proportion reached "approaches," though very few reached higher levels.
The imbalance across subjects is notable. Strong performance in science and social studies alongside weaker attainment in English and math suggests either that students are more engaged in or better supported within certain curricula, that assessment design or delivery differs by subject, or that student needs cluster in particular skill areas. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand whether the school has identified this pattern and how it is being addressed.
No graduation rate is reported in the available data. Alternative schools sometimes operate on different graduation timelines or report completion differently than traditional schools; the school's website or direct contact would clarify whether a rate is tracked and what pathway students follow.
The school is part of Texans Can Academies, a charter system. Fort Worth itself is a rapidly growing city of about one million residents, anchored by aerospace and defense manufacturing, American Airlines headquarters, and a diverse economy in education and healthcare. Housing costs have risen with the city's growth, though they remain lower than national benchmarks. The Lancaster Avenue location places the school in an urban corridor.
Data on staffing, discipline, attendance, course breadth, or dual-credit and career pathways was not available. Prospective families should contact the school directly to understand the academic structure, support services, class sizes, and graduation requirements.
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