- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Cast Med H S
Federal NCES profile for Cast Med H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483873013894Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cast Med H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #23 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cast Med H S has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cast Med H S ranks #23 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873013894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cast Med H S held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483873013894 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
213 enr · 11.2:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Cast Med H S held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cast Med H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 213
Cast Med H S
213 students
What this shows Cast Med H S reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cast Med H S compares
Cast Med H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 6.6%
White 5.6%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Cast Med H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cast Med H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cast Med H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cast Med H S
How many students attend Cast Med H S?
Cast Med H S has 213 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cast Med H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cast Med H S is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cast Med H S?
67.2% of students at Cast Med H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cast Med H S?
The largest demographic group at Cast Med H S is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cast Med H S?
Cast Med H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cast Med H S rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Cast Med H S ranks #23 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Cast Med H S, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.