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With seven campuses across four school districts in San Antonio, CAST Schools are transforming education by placing students at the center of learning. Designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in Technology, Healthcare, STEM, Business Management, Education, and more, CAST Schools offer hands-on experiences, industry partnerships, and personalized learning pathways that empower students to thrive.

Discover one-of-a-kind opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else — Enroll at a CAST school today!

The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST Schools) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Antonio, TX, dedicated to transforming education through a network of tuition-free, industry-led schools.

The network includes five career-themed high schools, one middle school, and one Pre-K through 12th grade academy, making CAST one of the first educational models of its kind in Texas.

CAST Schools Board of Trustees

Leslie Cantu                                               Dr. Shari Albright

Katie Chain                                                  Rene Dominguez

Erik Ford                                                                 Erik Nieves

Dr. Lyssa Ochoa                                              Jeanne Russell

Our Core Pillars

Relationships
Industry and other community leaders are equal stakeholders in school design and governance; they collaborate and work alongside students and co-create everything from projects to school curriculum and schedule.

Equity
As a community, we help all students reach their full potential. Our schools are intentionally diverse and integrated, and our enrollment practices create schools that reflect the communities we serve. We use data to drive continuous improvement and to ensure that every child’s needs are seen and met.

Youth Voice and Agency
Students act as co-creators and co-problem solvers at the school and beyond, offering ideas, posing new questions, and authentically engaging in their education. Student-led learning promotes effective collaboration, development of leadership skills and the development of self-management, goal setting, self-advocacy, and student agency.

Authentic Learning
Student learning is connected to real-world needs outside the school walls; students travel to the workspace and design relevant projects for real audiences with competitions, presentations, and other authentic exhibitions of learning.

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