Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year are NOW OPEN!
637 N. Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 554-2700
San Antonio ISD
If your child is entering the 9th or 10th grade next year, join us for an information session and tour. CAST Tech is a Tuition Free, Public School that accepts students from across the Greater San Antonio Region.
Located downtown in two freshly-renovated buildings on the former campus of Fox Tech High School, CAST Tech works hand-in-hand with industry partners to prepare students for careers in technology and business, fields where the demand is high for talented workers. Some features of the unique program include flexible schedules, hands-on projects and real-world problems to solve, as well as job shadowing, mentorships, internships, and job opportunities upon graduation.
CAST Tech uses computer-based learning to allow students to progress more quickly in areas where they have mastered concepts, allowing them to dive more deeply into projects and areas of great interest. College coursework is embedded in the program, and students can earn up to two years’ of college credit, industry certifications and portfolios that feature long-term projects and other examples of their work.
Students learn by doing and innovating in the classroom and beyond. Through project based learning students tackle projects related to real world needs and will leverage the newest technology actively used by industry.
All students will have access to earn transferable college credits to include Dual Credit Courses from local colleges and universities plus earn industry recognized certificates to minimize the cost of college and elevate their resume in the workforce.
CAST Schools are tuition-free and open to students across the greater San Antonio region who are entering 9th or 10th grade. Our small class sizes provide our educators with the opportunity to meet students where they are and co-create a plan for future success.
CAST Tech’s campus is located in downtown San Antonio.
Students enrolled in CAST Tech will follow one of three pathways: business, technology and user experience (UX)
Students prepare for careers in coding, cyber security, gaming, entrepreneurship, business, and more
CAST Tech students can earn transferable college credit and industry recognized certificates
CAST Tech is for incoming 9th, 10th and 11th graders who are comfortable using technology, are goal-oriented and responsible, and committed to real-world experiences such as internships
CAST Tech welcomed 150 students for its first class in Fall 2017 and will grow to 600 students at capacity
CAST Tech is a partnership school co-created with San Antonio ISD and the CAST Schools Network. Higher education partners include San Antonio College and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
"Here at CAST Tech, we enjoy working with all stakeholders to create a learning community that knows each student individually by name. Working collaboratively with industry and higher education institutions, we are creating meaningful and relevant educational experiences to ensure our students achieve the skill-sets and education necessary to be future ready!"
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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.
