San Antonio’s best leaders have partnered with CAST Lead to create a professional learning environment where students discover their interests and find their purpose. Apply to CAST Lead! Now accepting incoming 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students for the 2024-2025 school year.
Created in partnership with East Central ISD and CAST Schools Network, CAST Lead is an in-district choice high school serving 8th through 12th grade students that focuses on career and college readiness in the areas of retail and business management, e-commerce, hospitality and tourism and agribusiness.
At CAST Lead our educators work with each student and family to create a customized learning experience that unlocks their full leadership potential and prepares them for both college and career.
We’re committed to providing every student with an educational experience that sets them up for their futures.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio and St. Philip’s College
Pathways include Retail and Business Management, E-Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism Management, plus Agribusiness
H-E-B , Visit San Antonio, Grupo La Gloria, CE Group, Culinary Institute of America, Courtyard by Marriott, Phillips Entertainment, and more.
Internships, job-shadowing, apprenticeships, certifications, and more
The Pearl, San Antonio Missions, The DoSeum, Mexico City, Puebla, Mexico, Speak Up! Speak Out!, CAST Schools Student Advisory, CAST LIVE, Youth Rally, Hiring Fairs, and more
Participate in sports and extracurriculars at East Central High School, located across the street, and Student Council (C4), Chess Club, K-Pop Club, Gaming Club, and more
Accepting Rising 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students for the 2024-2025 School Year
CAST Lead is everything you’ve wanted in a school and more. Sign-up here to learn more. We can’t wait to talk to you.
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.
