Is Cast Technical High School a good school?

Cast Technical High School ranks 478 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cast Technical High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 506 students attended Cast Technical High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cast Technical High School?

Students at Cast Technical High School are 86% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Cast Technical High School

Summary:

Cast Technical High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), with a student population of 457 and a predominantly Hispanic (86.65%) student body located in downtown San Antonio.

Cast Technical High School consistently outperforms the SAISD and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English I Reading, and U.S. History. The school also boasts an impressive 96.8% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, and maintains very low dropout rates. Additionally, Cast Technical High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking among the top 25% of Texas high schools for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, and in the top 5% for students with special needs.

When compared to other high schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Healy-Murphy and Cooper Academy at Navarro, Cast Technical High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and graduation rates. This is particularly impressive given that 61.71% of the school's students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting Cast Technical High School's ability to effectively support and engage these students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

637 N Main
San Antonio, TX 78205

(210) 554-2700

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
478^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,370

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 506

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.4%

White:

7.7%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cast Technical High School ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 19 ranked high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cast Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.4%), White (7.7%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cast Technical High School is 16.3. 14 high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cast Technical High School employs 30.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cast Technical High School is $10,370. 15 high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cast Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cast Technical High School 478^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Cast Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cast Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.03	812^th	1861	56.4%
2022	55.35	723^rd	1876	61.5%
2023	67.14	495^th	1961	74.8%
2024	68.00	478^th	1987	75.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.57	344^th	1195	71.2%
2022	61.02	281^st	1278	78.0%
2023	69.59	229^th	1371	83.3%
2024	65.59	271^st	1435	81.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	87.31	72^nd	1357	94.7%
2021	91.13	68^th	1382	95.1%
2022	80.02	130^th	1418	90.8%
2023	67.62	275^th	1478	81.4%
2024	62.48	375^th	1547	75.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	74.74	229^th	1818	87.4%
2021	51.40	774^th	1848	58.1%
2022	57.03	573^rd	1847	69.0%
2023	68.21	362^nd	1897	80.9%
2024	65.34	375^th	1883	80.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	67.53	452^nd	1798	74.9%
2021	56.24	744^th	1815	59.0%
2022	58.83	634^th	1841	65.6%
2023	68.55	443^rd	1891	76.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.80	23^rd	1145	98.0%
2021	16.29	1064^th	1177	9.6%
2022	9.76	1103^rd	1172	5.9%
2023	34.39	952^nd	1182	19.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.19	268^th	1810	85.2%
2021	51.63	687^th	1829	62.4%
2022	41.15	935^th	1837	49.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.18	324^th	1824	82.2%
2021	51.78	799^th	1840	56.6%
2022	54.87	701^st	1853	62.2%
2023	65.45	508^th	1913	73.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.34	205^th	1024	80.0%
2021	66.84	251^st	1020	75.4%
2022	81.55	123^rd	1031	88.1%
2024	84.79	108^th	1065	89.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.41	295^th	1714	82.8%
2021	56.90	621^st	1743	64.4%
2022	58.07	549^th	1762	68.8%
2023	68.76	369^th	1820	79.7%
2024	62.37	443^rd	1804	75.4%

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Rank History for White students at Cast Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	73.90	272^nd	1526	82.2%
2021	50.24	726^th	1510	51.9%
2022	38.65	963^rd	1525	36.9%
2023	71.58	295^th	1576	81.3%
2024	85.98	78^th	1556	95.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cast Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	15	4	0	126	0	2	147
2019	27	9	1	210	0	5	252
2020	35	16	1	321	0	7	380
2021	45	19	3	413	0	12	492
2022	39	16	6	401	2	7	471
2023	36	13	2	396	2	8	457
2024	39	19	4	437	1	6	506

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cast Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	147	8.0	18.3	66.7
2019	252	17.6	14.2	56.3
2020	380	24.8	15.3	54.7
2021	492	25.4	19.3	56.5
2022	471	29.4	15.9	58
2023	457	30.2	15.0	61.7
2024	506	30.9	16.3	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cast Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	147	8.0	18.3	66.7
2019	252	17.6	14.2	56.3
2020	380	24.8	15.3	54.7
2021	492	25.4	19.3	56.5
2022	471	29.4	15.9	58
2023	457	30.2	15.0	61.7
2024	506	30.9	16.3	64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cast Technical High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,943 (22.3%)	$10,241 (77.7%)	$13,184
2020	$1,696 (14.4%)	$10,053 (85.6%)	$11,750
2021	$1,623 (15.7%)	$8,747 (84.3%)	$10,370

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cast Technical High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Cast Technical High School)	37	30	7%
End of Course Algebra I (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))	46	26	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Cast Technical High School)	76	73	3%
End of Course Biology (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))	42	40	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Cast Technical High School)	63	71	8%
End of Course English I Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))	27	35	8%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Cast Technical High School)	74	74
End of Course English II Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))	32	37	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	457	81.3%
African American	9	13	44.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	210	396	88.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	27	36	33.3%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	61.7%	5.4%

Schools Near Cast Technical High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fox Technical High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	637 N Main Ave	San Antonio	78205	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 738-9730	482	29	16.4	86.3%	13 (2.7%)	25 (5.2%)	443 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55.1	814^th of 1987 public high schools	59.0%		36.7	1246^th of 1961 public high schools	36.5%	432	30.0	65.1	59.1	65.5	69.1	$13,575	$3,276	$10,299
Cast Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	637 N Main	San Antonio	78205	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 554-2700	506	31	16.3	64.0%	39 (7.7%)	19 (3.8%)	437 (86.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	68	478^th of 1987 public high schools	75.9%		67.1	495^th of 1961 public high schools	74.8%	17	26.2	74.5	67.8	76.7	76.3	$10,370	$1,623	$8,747
Positive Solutions Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1325 N Flores St Ste 100	San Antonio	78212	Bexar County	Positive Solutions Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 299-1025	81	7	11.6		1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	79 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.5	1815^th of 1987 public high schools	8.7%		4.8	1857^th of 1961 public high schools	5.3%	42	10.3	17.9	21.4	32.6	25.8	$12,488	$2,137	$10,351
Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design	Public, Charter	9-12	501 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	Henry Ford Academy Alameda School For Art + Design	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 226-4031	75	6	13.3	45.3%	12 (16.0%)	9 (12.0%)	53 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	36.2	1284^th of 1987 public high schools	35.4%		54.2	821^st of 1961 public high schools	58.1%	463	9.1	57.9	50.0	52.4	62.5	$9,317	$803	$8,514
Healy-Murphy	Public	9-12	618 Live Oak St	San Antonio	78202	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 223-2944	132	16	8.2		3 (2.3%)	17 (12.9%)	112 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.9	1983^rd of 1987 public high schools	0.2%		1.8	1953^rd of 1961 public high schools	0.4%	30	0.0	0.0	2.1	7.1	9.1	$6,789	$1,398	$5,391
Cooper Academy At Navarro	Public	9-12	623 S Pecos La Trinidad	San Antonio	78207	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6810	317	22	14.7	95.9%	6 (1.9%)	19 (6.0%)	291 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13	1730^th of 1987 public high schools	12.9%		11.3	1733^rd of 1961 public high schools	11.6%	3	8.3	31.6	4.0	38.9	37.7	$10,762	$1,901	$8,861
Travis Early College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1915 N Main Ave	San Antonio	78212	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 738-9830	392	22	18.0	69.9%	13 (3.3%)	5 (1.3%)	371 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	81.8	183^rd of 1987 public high schools	90.8%		81.5	181^st of 1961 public high schools	90.8%	2	40.5	69.5	85.5	89.4	95.5	$10,435	$2,010	$8,424
Jjaep	Public	9-12	1402 N Hackberry	San Antonio	78208	Bexar County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 221-2000	4				1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bexar County J J A E P	Public	8-12	1402 N Hackberry	San Antonio	78208	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 648-7861	5				0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North East J J A E P	Public	6-12	1402 N Hackberry	San Antonio	78208	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 804-7000	19				3 (15.8%)	6 (31.6%)	10 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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