Below Average
#7002 of 8,552 schools in TX
East Central Cast Lead H S
High School · East Central ISD · San Antonio, TX
An East Central ISD charter high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7284 FM 1628, San Antonio, TX 78263
- Math 9% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at East Central Cast Lead H S score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 23% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Central Cast Lead 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$81,793
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78263; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 3,295 | Compare → |
| Bexar Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | Not available | 5 | Compare → |
| Bexar County Lrn CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 8–12 | Not available | 45 | Compare → |
| Restorative and Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Central ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Central Cast Lead H S is listed in EAST CENTRAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Central Cast Lead H S
East Central Cast Lead H S is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of East Central ISD, serving approximately 222 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,002 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Central Cast Lead H S
What grades does East Central Cast Lead H S serve?
East Central Cast Lead H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend East Central Cast Lead H S?
East Central Cast Lead H S has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Cast Lead H S?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Cast Lead H S is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Central Cast Lead H S rank in TX?
East Central Cast Lead H S ranks #7,002 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is East Central Cast Lead H S's MySchoolScout rating?
East Central Cast Lead H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 East Central Cast Lead H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Central Cast Lead H S has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is East Central Cast Lead H S a charter school?
Yes, East Central Cast Lead H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Central Cast Lead H S a Title I school?
No, East Central Cast Lead H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Central Cast Lead H S?
59.0% of students at East Central Cast Lead 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (210) 634-7302
- Area population (ZIP 78263)
- 4,514
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 78263; 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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