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East Central Cast Lead High School

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East Central Cast Lead High School ranks 1156 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 8-12

1156^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 42% of Texas high schools

Summary

East Central Cast Lead High School in San Antonio, TX, is a small, alternative-style school serving 215 students in grades 8 through 12, and it has shown remarkable improvement in recent years, moving from the 18th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 42nd percentile in 2025-2026. This school is part of the East Central Independent School District (Isd) and offers a resource-intensive environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1 and high per-student spending of $17,945, which helps create a focused learning atmosphere for students who may benefit from a smaller setting.

One of the most striking strengths of East Central Cast Lead is its exceptional support for specific student groups. The school has shown outstanding performance with its African American students, who ranked in the 82nd percentile statewide in 2025-2026, a huge leap from the 24th percentile just two years prior. Additionally, the school has dramatically improved support for Special Education students, jumping from the 6th percentile to the 70th percentile over the same period. Despite over 75% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school achieves an average ranking for this group, indicating it effectively mitigates the impact of poverty on academics. In core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English I, Cast Lead consistently outperforms the much larger East Central High School, which is located just 0.15 miles away and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

Compared to other nearby schools, Cast Lead significantly outperforms the district's other alternative campus, Bexar County Learning Center (9th percentile), and the charter school Compass Rose Legacy (11th percentile) in every academic metric. However, it is outperformed by Cast Med High School (54th percentile), a magnet school in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) that focuses on medical careers. While Cast Lead is still below state averages in most subjects—for example, its 61.36% proficiency in Biology is below the state average of 70.51%—its strong upward trajectory and success with diverse student groups make it a compelling option for families seeking a supportive, small-school environment in the San Antonio area.

215

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,671

Per pupil spending ?

75.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7284 Fm 1628
San Antonio, TX 78263

(210) 634-7302

District: East Central Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.7%

White:

20.5%

African American:

14.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2024 → 42nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2024

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (51% vs 57% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 21 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg42%

Texas avg57%

1,156^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 24 pts since 2024

From bottom 18% (2024) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd)

710^th of 951East Central Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.9	1156 of 2009	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.1	1567 of 1974	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.1	1622 of 1990	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	192 of 1086	82.3%	★★★★☆
2025	29.4	572 of 834	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.8	810 of 1065	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	23.0	1010 of 1195	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	25.9	855 of 1153	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.8	1204 of 1437	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	1219 of 1936	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	18.7	1266 of 1504	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.2	1624 of 1880	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	539 of 1206	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.0	754 of 964	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.1	869 of 1860	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	19.8	1212 of 1453	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.3	1545 of 1805	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	976 of 1937	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.8	1198 of 1513	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.4	1656 of 1884	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.3	1057 of 1954	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	15.2	1310 of 1515	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.9	1556 of 1891	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	476 of 1581	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	29.0	984 of 1299	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.2	1456 of 1548	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	15.8	1383 of 1584	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.0	1080 of 1294	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.0	1335 of 1556	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)82nd percentile+40 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile+27 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)55th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)50th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)46th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)37th percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)15th percentile-27 vs school

White (2026)13th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History63%-7 vs state

Biology61%-9 vs state

English I Reading59%+4 vs state

English II Reading56%-4 vs state

Algebra I33%-21 vs state

Social Studies25%-7 vs state

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by a student
Friday, September 2, 2022

Cast Lead high School is an excellent school!!! I love all my teachers they are very supportive and encourage every student daily!! The community is like no other they care about there students in all aspects including mental health, academics, and more. and as for the students who attend this school they are all welcoming and energetic!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
East Central Cast Lead High School	Public, Charter	8-12	7284 Fm 1628	San Antonio	78263	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 634-7302	215	20	10.5	75.8%	44 (20.5%)	30 (14.0%)	137 (63.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	42.9	1156^th of 2009 public high schools	42.5%		22.1	1567^th of 1974 public high schools	20.6%	411	32.9	61.4	59.3	55.6	62.8						25.0	$10,671
East Central High School	Public	9-12	7173 Fm 1628	San Antonio	78263	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 649-2951	3,362	181	18.5	66.7%	396 (11.8%)	381 (11.3%)	2,473 (73.6%)	17 (0.5%)	5 (0.1%)	5 (0.1%)	85 (2.5%)	25	1578^th of 2009 public high schools	21.5%		25	1517^th of 1974 public high schools	23.2%	61	12.3	38.9	36.3	45.1	59.1							$9,366
Restorative And Transition Center	Public	6-12	5903 SE Loop 410 Bldg 17	San Antonio	78222	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 634-6100	23	3	7.6	87.0%	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)												$5,915
Idea Najim College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	926 S Ww White Rd	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4900	474	33	14.4	89.7%	9 (1.9%)	132 (27.8%)	321 (67.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	19.9	1650^th of 2009 public high schools	17.9%		27.1	1466^th of 1974 public high schools	25.7%	184	28.6	45.4	33.8	51.5	40.6	43.9	54.6	52.8	34.7	42.7	21.1	$11,180
Houston High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4635 E Houston St	San Antonio	78220	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 978-7900	800	57	14.0	95.1%	15 (1.9%)	279 (34.9%)	475 (59.4%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.3%)	18	1677^th of 2009 public high schools	16.5%		12.1	1746^th of 1974 public high schools	11.6%	69	28.6	46.2	26.2	29.6	59.3							$16,312
Karen Wagner High School	Public	9-12	3000 N Foster Rd	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 662-5000	2,423	154	15.7	76.4%	187 (7.7%)	620 (25.6%)	1,489 (61.5%)	48 (2.0%)	4 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	66 (2.7%)	23.2	1610^th of 2009 public high schools	19.9%		26.7	1476^th of 1974 public high schools	25.2%	134	23.9	47.5	35.6	36.2	62.5							$11,358
Bexar County Learning Center	Public	7-12	3621 Farm Rd	San Antonio	78223	Bexar County	East Central Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 335-1745	41	3	13.6	92.7%	7 (17.1%)	8 (19.5%)	26 (63.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.6	1834^th of 2009 public high schools	8.7%		4.7	1867^th of 1974 public high schools	5.4%	33	0.0	45.5	7.1	38.5	10.0			16.7			16.7	$14,869
Compass Rose Legacy	Public, Charter	6-12	3300 Sidney Brooks	San Antonio	78235	Bexar County	Compass Rose Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 890-8448	530	35	15.2	84.5%	42 (7.9%)	40 (7.5%)	433 (81.7%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	9.8	1795^th of 2009 public high schools	10.7%		14.6	1703^rd of 1974 public high schools	13.7%	92	17.1	42.7	22.8	23.8	41.5	27.3	30.4	39.3	7.1	15.2	11.1	$13,481
San Antonio Steam Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	6127 Summer Fest Dr	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	San Antonio Steam Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 473-2698	139	9	14.7	2.2%	4 (2.9%)	80 (57.6%)	47 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)								(n/a)												$17,534
Highlands High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3118 Elgin Ave	San Antonio	78210	Bexar County	San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 438-6800	1,478	99	14.9	88.6%	33 (2.2%)	104 (7.0%)	1,321 (89.4%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.7%)	16.6	1698^th of 2009 public high schools	15.5%		14.9	1697^th of 1974 public high schools	14.0%	1	13.2	41.0	24.7	43.9	50.8							$13,136

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central Cast Lead High School

What is the racial makeup of East Central Cast Lead High School?

Students at East Central Cast Lead High School are 64% Hispanic, 20% White, 14% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend East Central Cast Lead High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 215 students attended East Central Cast Lead High School.

What district is East Central Cast Lead High School in?

East Central Independent School District (Isd)

Is East Central Cast Lead High School a good school?

East Central Cast Lead High School ranks 1156^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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