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CAST Schools are built in partnership with public school districts. Today, CAST Schools are a network of 5 schools in four (4) different school districts, East Central ISD, Southwest ISD, and San Antonio ISD. The network’s sixth school, CAST Teach will open in August of 2022 in Northside ISD.
As San Antonio’s founding school district, San Antonio Independent School District neighborhood schools have served the heart of the Alamo City for more than 100 years. CAST Schools and San Antonio ISD operate three schools in the district under a Texas Partnership agreement (also known as an 1882 Partnership):
College coursework and industry-recognized certifications are embedded within the high school program at all three schools and supported by employer partnerships. All schools are open to students from the greater Bexar County region, with no admission requirements.
The mission of the Southwest Independent School District, established in 1951, is to deliver exemplary educational experiences that prepare and inspire all students for life-long success in a competitive global society. CAST Schools and Southwest ISD opened CAST STEM High School in 2019 and now serves 9th-12th grade students. Students prepare for engineering, technology, advanced manufacturing, and global logistics careers. College coursework and industry-recognized certifications are embedded within the high school program at CAST STEM and supported by employer partnerships. Starting January 2024, CAST STEM High School will serve students on the campus of Palo Alto College. This new partnership between Palo Alto, SWISD, and CAST Schools offers a new model integrating college and career, allowing students to pursue customized opportunities based on student interests. CAST STEM is open to students from the greater Bexar County region, with no admission requirements.
East Central Independent School District, founded in 1949, has a mission to cultivate problem-solvers prepared to thrive in an interconnected world. CAST Schools and East Central ISD opened CAST Lead in 2020 and entered into a Texas Partnership agreement (also known as an 1882 Partnership) in 2022. The school serves grades 8th through 12th, and students follow one of four pathways: 1) hospitality and tourism, 2) eCommerce, 3) Business Management, and 4) Agribusiness. Students can focus on Fashion/Food Retail Leadership, Event Planning, Web Development, eCommerce, Store management, Visual merchandising, and many others. College coursework and industry-recognized certifications are embedded within the high school program at CAST Lead and supported by employer partnerships. CAST Lead is open to students from the greater Bexar County region, with no admission requirements.
Established in 1949, Northside Independent School District is South Texas’ largest school system and is the “Destination District” for thousands of families wanting a high-quality school system. In 2022, CAST Schools, Northside ISD, and the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human Development opened CAST Teach High School, San Antonio’s first school dedicated to careers in education. Students at CAST Teach will explore multiple careers in education, including teaching and training, early learning, and interdisciplinary learning, in addition to tackling real-world, real-classroom needs through project-based learning, field experiences, and innovating in the classroom and beyond. College coursework and industry-recognized certifications are embedded within the high school program at CAST Teach and supported by employer partnerships. CAST Teach is open to students from the greater Bexar County region, with no admission requirements.
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.
