Cast Stem High School

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Cast Stem High School ranks 392 nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cast Stem High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in San Antonio, Texas, with a relatively small student population of 210 students. The school is part of the Southwest Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 669 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cast Stem High School has consistently performed well on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, outperforming the district and state averages in several subjects, particularly in U.S. History, English I Reading, and English II Reading. The school has also excelled in ranking for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, but its ranking for Gifted and Talented students has been relatively low. Additionally, Cast Stem High School has maintained low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.0% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Cast Stem High School generally outperforms other high schools in the Southwest ISD, including Southwest Legacy High School and Southwest High School, on academic measures. However, some nearby schools, such as Shirleen Zacharias Early College Leadership Academy (part of the Somerset ISD), have even stronger academic performance. Additionally, Cast Stem High School's spending per student has decreased over the years, and its student-teacher ratio is lower than some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11914 Dragon Ln
San Antonio, TX 78252-2647

(210) 622-4300

District: Southwest Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,798

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.2%

White:

9.1%

African American:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cast Stem High School ranks better than 80.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.26. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Cast Stem High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.2%), White (9.1%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cast Stem High School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Cast Stem High School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cast Stem High School is $13,798, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cast Stem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cast Stem High School 392^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Cast Stem High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Southwest Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Independent School District (Isd) 669^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cast Stem High School

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Rank History for all students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.74	563^rd	1961	71.3%
2024	71.26	392^nd	1987	80.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	62.83	246^th	1136	78.3%
2021	37.34	704^th	1195	41.1%
2022	83.79	101^st	1278	92.1%
2023	99.69	5^th	1371	99.6%
2024	62.39	307^th	1435	78.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.58	290^th	1357	78.6%
2021	58.14	386^th	1382	72.1%
2022	93.51	53^rd	1418	96.3%
2023	69.47	250^th	1478	83.1%
2024	55.29	512^th	1547	66.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	60.98	478^th	1818	73.7%
2021	56.02	646^th	1848	65.0%
2022	75.07	213^th	1847	88.5%
2023	62.86	475^th	1897	75.0%
2024	69.98	279^th	1883	85.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	61.83	590^th	1798	67.2%
2021	50.54	873^rd	1815	51.9%
2022	67.66	429^th	1841	76.7%
2023	67.67	469^th	1891	75.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	31.75	971^st	1145	15.2%
2021	30.49	982^nd	1177	16.6%
2022	49.59	792^nd	1172	32.4%
2023	58.64	668^th	1182	43.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	38.21	1100^th	1810	39.2%
2021	53.46	646^th	1829	64.7%
2022	72.74	236^th	1837	87.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	50.72	797^th	1824	56.3%
2021	45.78	931^st	1840	49.4%
2022	72.04	335^th	1853	81.9%
2023	62.37	577^th	1913	69.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	59.03	546^th	1714	68.1%
2021	53.04	707^th	1743	59.4%
2022	74.71	237^th	1762	86.5%
2023	65.36	440^th	1820	75.8%
2024	71.87	280^th	1804	84.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cast Stem High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.78	903^rd	1510	40.2%
2023	64.02	443^rd	1576	71.9%
2024	91.76	31^st	1556	98.0%

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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 Stem High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	2	2	2	132	0	0	138
2020	8	4	3	194	0	0	209
2021	12	7	3	216	1	0	239
2022	8	8	4	214	1	0	235
2023	16	8	4	180	1	1	210
2024	18	7	6	164	1	1	197

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 Stem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	138	8.0	17.2	79
2020	209	16.0	13.0	75.6
2021	239	16.4	14.5	70.7
2022	235	22.9	10.2	76.2
2023	210	19.9	10.5	66.7
2024	197	15.9	12.3	66

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 Stem High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	138	8.0	17.2	79
2020	209	16.0	13.0	75.6
2021	239	16.4	14.5	70.7
2022	235	22.9	10.2	76.2
2023	210	19.9	10.5	66.7
2024	197	15.9	12.3	66

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 Stem High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$544 (3.5%)	$15,195 (96.5%)	$15,739
2020	$979 (7.0%)	$13,059 (93.0%)	$14,038
2021	$1,617 (11.7%)	$12,181 (88.3%)	$13,798

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cast Stem 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 Stem High School)	26	11	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))	46	25	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Cast Stem High School)	60	59	1%
End of Course Biology (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))	54	42	12%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Cast Stem High School)	59	63	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Southwest Independent School District (Isd))	40	44	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	210	52.2%
African American	2	8	300%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	132	180	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	2	16	700%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79%	66.7%	12.3%

Schools Near Cast Stem 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)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cast Stem High School	Public	9-12	11914 Dragon Ln	San Antonio	78252	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-4300	197	16	12.3	66.0%	18 (9.1%)	7 (3.6%)	164 (83.2%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	71.3	392^nd of 1987 public high schools	80.3%		64.7	563^rd of 1961 public high schools	71.3%	171	25.0	68.5	76.3	77.8	98.2									$13,798	$1,617	$12,181
Southwest High School	Public	9-12	11690 Dragon Ln	San Antonio	78252	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 622-4500	2,200	140	15.7	69.2%	134 (6.1%)	92 (4.2%)	1,928 (87.6%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.6%)	37.3	1251^st of 1987 public high schools	37.0%		34.6	1286^th of 1961 public high schools	34.4%	35	20.0	42.2	50.0	55.7	66.2									$10,477	$1,225	$9,252
South San Antonio H S - West Campus	Public	9-12	5622 Ray Ellison Blvd	San Antonio	78242	Bexar County	South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 977-7000	519	56	9.3	92.9%	15 (2.9%)	11 (2.1%)	487 (93.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	11	1769^th of 1987 public high schools	11.0%		9.3	1764^th of 1961 public high schools	10.0%	5	20.3	23.6	15.3	26.0	48.1									$17,751	$1,828	$15,924
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	5555 Old Pearsall Rd	San Antonio	78242	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4300	659	41	16.2	83.6%	30 (4.6%)	13 (2.0%)	608 (92.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	30.4	1398^th of 1987 public high schools	29.6%					(n/a)	29.7	37.2	33.7	57.9	66.7	63.1	51.6	46.5	31.8	39.5			17.8	$9,728	$1,549	$8,179
Southwest Legacy High School	Public	9-12	4495 Verano Pkwy Bldg 100	Von Ormy	78073	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 623-6539	2,132	120	17.7	89.6%	44 (2.1%)	66 (3.1%)	2,002 (93.9%)	9 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.5%)	24.5	1535^th of 1987 public high schools	22.7%		26	1476^th of 1961 public high schools	24.7%	59	13.0	34.6	38.2	45.9	59.6									$10,508	$1,336	$9,171
Somerset High School	Public	9-12	7650 S Loop 1604 W	Somerset	78069	Bexar County	Somerset Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 750-8958	1,150	77	14.9	77.6%	87 (7.6%)	7 (0.6%)	1,046 (91.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	38.4	1211^th of 1987 public high schools	39.1%		31.5	1357^th of 1961 public high schools	30.8%	146	50.0	40.7	55.7	52.7	56.5									$10,931	$901	$10,030
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	7790 E 3rd St	Somerset	78069	Bexar County	Somerset Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 750-8959	130	5	24.7	73.1%	14 (10.8%)	2 (1.5%)	111 (85.4%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	92.8	24^th of 1987 public high schools	98.8%		81.8	177^th of 1961 public high schools	91.0%	153		92.3	90.2	95.7	92.6									$8,143	$449	$7,694
Virginia Allred Stacey Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	2460 Kenly Ave Bldg 8265	San Antonio	78236	Bexar County	Lackland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-5100	409	40	10.2	12.0%	171 (41.8%)	51 (12.5%)	118 (28.9%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	59 (14.4%)	78.4	237^th of 1987 public high schools	88.1%		78.5	235^th of 1961 public high schools	88.0%	2	65.6	67.9	74.5	90.9	92.0	74.2	64.7	70.0	36.4	35.3	69.4	56.7	47.5	$17,451	$960	$16,491
Lighthouse High	Public, Charter	9-12	8138 Westshire Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Lighthouse Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 236-7693	82	5	15.8	81.7%	3 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.6	1691^st of 1987 public high schools	14.9%		19.5	1604^th of 1961 public high schools	18.2%	87	0.0	36.4	27.3	54.2	27.5
Frank L Madla Early College High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1400 W Villaret Blvd	San Antonio	78224	Bexar County	New Frontiers Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 486-3686	179	9	20.3	67.6%	8 (4.5%)	3 (1.7%)	168 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.3	728^th of 1987 public high schools	63.4%		68.2	470^th of 1961 public high schools	76.0%	258	25.0	50.0	78.8	84.9	58.0									$9,882	$1,442	$8,440

Frequently Asked Questions about Cast Stem High School

What is the racial makeup of Cast Stem High School?

Students at Cast Stem High School are 83% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Cast Stem High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 197 students attended Cast Stem High School.

Is Cast Stem High School a good school?

Cast Stem High School ranks 392^nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Cast Stem High School in?

Southwest Independent School District (Isd)

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