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:
478th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,370 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.7%
White:
7.9%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cast Technical High School ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 19 ranked high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.7%), White (7.9%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cast Technical High School is 15. 11 high schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cast Technical High School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 Rankings:

Cast Technical High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cast Technical High School 478th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Cast Technical High School in the ranking list.)

San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.03 812th 1861 56.4%
2022 55.35 723rd 1876 61.5%
2023 67.14 495th 1961 74.8%
2024 68.00 478th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.57 344th 1195 71.2%
2022 61.02 281st 1278 78.0%
2023 69.59 229th 1371 83.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.31 72nd 1357 94.7%
2021 91.13 68th 1382 95.1%
2022 80.02 130th 1418 90.8%
2023 67.62 275th 1478 81.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.74 229th 1818 87.4%
2021 51.40 774th 1848 58.1%
2022 57.03 573rd 1847 69.0%
2023 68.21 362nd 1897 80.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.53 452nd 1798 74.9%
2021 56.24 744th 1815 59.0%
2022 58.83 634th 1841 65.6%
2023 68.55 443rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.80 23rd 1145 98.0%
2021 16.29 1064th 1177 9.6%
2022 9.76 1103rd 1172 5.9%
2023 34.39 952nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.19 268th 1810 85.2%
2021 51.63 687th 1829 62.4%
2022 41.15 935th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.18 324th 1824 82.2%
2021 51.78 799th 1840 56.6%
2022 54.87 701st 1853 62.2%
2023 65.45 508th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.34 205th 1024 80.0%
2021 66.84 251st 1020 75.4%
2022 81.55 123rd 1031 88.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.41 295th 1714 82.8%
2021 56.90 621st 1743 64.4%
2022 58.07 549th 1762 68.8%
2023 68.76 369th 1820 79.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.90 272nd 1526 82.2%
2021 50.24 726th 1510 51.9%
2022 38.65 963rd 1525 36.9%
2023 71.58 295th 1576 81.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cast Technical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 15 4 0 126 0 0 2 0 147
2019 27 9 1 210 0 0 5 0 252
2020 35 16 1 321 0 0 7 0 380
2021 45 19 3 413 0 0 12 0 492
2022 39 16 6 401 0 2 7 0 471
2023 36 13 2 396 0 2 8 0 457

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cast Technical High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)3730
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))4626
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Cast Technical High School)7673
 3%
   End of Course Biology (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))4240
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Cast Technical High School)6371
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2735
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Cast Technical High School)7474
   End of Course English II Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3237
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students252457
 81.3%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic210396
 88.6%
Pacific Islander02
White2736
 33.3%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%61.7%
 5.4%


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Students at Cast Technical High School are 87% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Cast Technical High School.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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