How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cast STEM High School | Southwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 173 | 2,363 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 71.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cast STEM High School | Southwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,119 | $13,119 |
| District | Southwest ISD | Southwest ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cast STEM High School | Southwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| African American | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.5% | 87.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cast STEM High School | Southwest High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 118:1 | 358:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | 37.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 198 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.