Very Good
#2785 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 33% in state
Cast Med H S
High School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A San Antonio ISD charter high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2601 LOUIS BAUER DR, San Antonio, TX 78235
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cast Med H S score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cast Med H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,919
Median rent
$1,479/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Rose LegacyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy BrooksCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,251 | Compare → |
| Harlandale ISD Stem Echs-alamo Colleges at PacEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Hac Daep H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #10 of 94
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cast Med H S is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cast Med H S
Cast Med H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 204 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,785 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cast Med H S
What grades does Cast Med H S serve?
Cast Med H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cast Med H S?
Cast Med H S has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cast Med H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cast Med H S is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cast Med H S rank in TX?
Cast Med H S ranks #2,785 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cast Med H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Cast Med H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cast Med H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cast Med H S has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Cast Med H S a charter school?
Yes, Cast Med H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cast Med H S a Title I school?
No, Cast Med H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cast Med H S?
73.0% of students at Cast Med H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (210) 228-3380
- Area population (ZIP 78235)
- 2,440
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78235; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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