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East Central Cast Lead High School

Public, Charter Grades 8-12

1567^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,974 Texas High Schools

Better than 21% of Texas high schools

Summary

East Central Cast Lead High School is a public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in the East Central Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. With 222 students, the school is ranked 1567 out of 1974 Texas high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance across various student subgroups is below the state average, with lower rankings for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. East Central Cast Lead High School has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 2.5% to 2.9%, which are higher than the state average. The school's performance on STAAR/EOC assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas, including Social Studies, Algebra I, Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17.86% in Algebra I to 48.78% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 47.01% and 67.94%, respectively.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as the Bexar County Learning Center and Restorative And Transition Center, which are also part of the East Central ISD, East Central Cast Lead High School consistently underperforms. The school's relatively high spending per student of $17,945 does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes, as evidenced by the low test scores and rankings.

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: Holding steady — 18th percentile in 2024 → 21st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (34% vs 52% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Algebra I scores 29 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg37%

Texas avg52%

1,567^th of 1,974

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 2 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the East Central Independent School District (Isd)

787^th of 961East 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
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
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
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
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
2025	35.0	754 of 964	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
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
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
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
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
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 (2025)31st percentile+11 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)26th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2025)24th percentile+4 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)22nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)21st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)17th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)16th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)14th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History49%-19 vs state

Biology47%-15 vs state

English I Reading35%-17 vs state

English II Reading34%-22 vs state

Social Studies18%-11 vs state

Algebra I18%-29 vs state

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What people are saying

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

Schools Near East Central Cast Lead High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR EOC Biology (2025)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2025)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	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%)	22.1	1567^th of 1974 public high schools	20.6%		20.1	1622^nd of 1990 public high schools	18.5%	55	17.9	47.1	34.7	34.4	48.8								18.4	$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	1517^th of 1974 public high schools	23.2%		23.2	1559^th of 1990 public high schools	21.7%	42	4.2	34.7	34.1	43.8	56.0									$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%)	27.1	1466^th of 1974 public high schools	25.7%		34.9	1311^th of 1990 public high schools	34.1%	155	24.5	45.3	46.4	34.9	58.8	51.9	39.6	55.6	39.1	35.9			16.3	$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%)	12.1	1746^th of 1974 public high schools	11.6%		9.1	1809^th of 1990 public high schools	9.1%	63	21.8	34.7	17.7	20.5	48.3									$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%)	26.7	1476^th of 1974 public high schools	25.2%		20.5	1614^th of 1990 public high schools	18.9%	138	18.6	40.9	34.5	38.3	65.1									$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%)	4.7	1867^th of 1974 public high schools	5.4%		4.2	1905^th of 1990 public high schools	4.3%	38	0.0	15.4	17.7	7.7				0.0				0.0	0.0	$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%)	14.6	1703^rd of 1974 public high schools	13.7%		14.7	1707^th of 1990 public high schools	14.2%	4	28.1	31.9	18.4	27.3	48.5	36.7	44.4	36.6	6.4	15.5	8.2	27.8	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)	0.0	40.9	32.1	26.9	45.5	42.9	21.1	35.0	5.9	5.3	11.8	30.0	10.0	$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%)	14.9	1697^th of 1974 public high schools	14.0%		15.2	1698^th of 1990 public high schools	14.7%	1	7.2	31.5	28.2	36.0	43.2									$13,136

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central Cast Lead High School

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.

Is East Central Cast Lead High School a good school?

East Central Cast Lead High School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Texas high schools.

What district is East Central Cast Lead High School in?

East Central Independent School District (Isd)

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.

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