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CAST Schools (The Centers for Applied Science and Technology) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a network of five tuition-free, industry-led, career-themed high schools in San Antonio, one middle school, and one pre–K through 12th grade academy. CAST partners with local school districts to co-create public schools that help maximize options for students while preparing them to be college ready, career ready, and life ready.

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CAST Lead High School campus
Open Enrollment for
2025-2026 School Year

Enrollment Begins:

November 4, 2024

Deadline:

January 31, 2025
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How to Enroll

Because the CAST Schools network partners with four different public school districts, the process for families to enroll their children at CAST campuses varies across campuses. Families who are applying for the current school year, or applying after the end of open enrollment, should contact the schools to find out if there are open seats. The schools keep waiting lists of students who are interested in enrolling.

During application season, there will be information sessions, school tours, and other events in the community for families to learn more about CAST Schools. Learn more about these events by visiting the Apply Now page and clicking on the tab for each school. On that page, you can also sign up for email updates.

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Phone

(210) 640-1619

Address

200 E. Basse Rd.

San Antonio, Texas 78209

CAST Schools Locations

Advanced Learning Academy (4–12)
Advanced Learning Academy (4–12)

San Antonio ISD and CAST Schools partnered to create a school like no other school in San Antonio, redefining what urban education looks like in our city. The vision was a school for students who seek academic challenge with greater depth and complexity and...

CAST Imagine Middle School
CAST Med High School

CAST Med builds on San Antonio’s unique strengths and current educational gaps with an emphasis on medicine and biomedical research. UT Health, with its research expertise and growing focus on population health and health disparities, is a key partner helping design a...

CAST Tech High School
CAST Tech High School

Located downtown in two freshly-renovated buildings on the Fox Tech campus, the school will work 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...

CAST STEM High School
CAST STEM High School

CAST STEM allows students to explore careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing, energy & power and global logistics. Students learn to build and program robots, drones and electric cars and travel to competitions with teams. The chance to experience a college...

CAST Lead High School
CAST Lead High School

CAST Lead will prepare students for leadership positions in the growing retail, hospitality and tourism, and ECommerce industries. Students enrolled in CAST Lead will follow one of three pathways: Retail Leadership, Hospitality and Tourism Leadership, ECommerce...

Advanced Learning Academy (4–12)
Advanced Learning Academy (PK–3)

San Antonio ISD and CAST Schools partnered to create a school like no other school in San Antonio, redefining what urban education looks like in our city. The vision was a school for students who seek academic challenge with greater depth and complexity and...

About CAST Schools

Since its founding in San Antonio in 2017, CAST has become a leading public school network preparing students for both college and career. CAST continues to partner with higher education institutions, businesses, and school districts to create campuses that offer state of the art, relevant education that gets students ready to launch successful careers. This video shares the origin story of the CAST Schools network.

Each CAST school focuses on helping students discover their passion, explore careers and their community, and help build their forever network of friends all while having the opportunity to earn college credit and industry certificates. Each school also focuses on a set of high-demand, high-wage industries. Students choose a school based on career interest, setting personal goals and mastering learning concepts at their own pace. Students tackle real-world projects designed by local employers and work in teams alongside industry mentors.

The CAST Schools campuses will soon begin accepting applications for enrollment for the 2025–26 school year. Interested in visiting a CAST School? Each school will be hosting student-led tours and information sessions for students and parents. We have put together a guide to help you learn more about CAST Schools, including the pre–K through 12th grade Advanced Learning Academy (ALA); the high schools, including CAST Tech High School and CAST Med High School in San Antonio ISD, CAST STEM High School in Southwest ISD, CAST Lead High School in East Central ISD, and CAST Teach High School in Northside ISD; and the middle school, CAST Imagine, co-located with CAST Med in San Antonio ISD. All CAST Schools are tuition-free and open to students across the greater Bexar County region.

The common elements of every CAST school include project-based learning, work-based learning, and experiential learning. Each campus has its own areas of specialization. At CAST Schools, students learn about careers and have access to mentors who work in those fields. Partnerships with universities and relevant local businesses create access to college credit courses and certifications, as well as internships that offer real world experiences. Examples of travel experiences include participating in H.E. Butt Foundation camps, visiting colleges and universities, and traveling to Mexico City and Puebla, Mexico. 

Each CAST campus has a different focus and set of learning pathways. Jump ahead to learn more about Advanced Learning Academy, CAST Tech, CAST STEM, CAST Med, CAST Lead, CAST Teach, and CAST Imagine.

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Charter Moms Chats

Watch Dr. Anthony Khosravi, Principal of CAST Med High School and CAST Imagine Middle School, speak with Inga Cotton on Charter Moms Chats on April 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM Central live on Facebook and YouTube.

Dr. Anthony Khosravi is the proud Principal at CAST MED High School, known for his transformative and authentic leadership. With a strong teaching foundation, he expanded his impact by developing GT, STEM, and IT programs, creating a thriving K-12 pipeline of enrichment and competitive activities. “Joining the CAST MED family has been such an amazing experience; now being selected as the Principal leader is humbling. I’m honored to be asked to lead such a loving and inspiring group of learners.” A family man devoted to his wife Laura and their two children, Dr. Khosravi values direct support for teachers and students. His administrative experience as an Academic Dean and Elementary School Principal further fuels his passion for education. Deeply humbled by the opportunity to lead the CAST MED family, Dr. Khosravi aims to unite and inspire learners on their educational journey. His commitment to fostering a loving environment ensures that every student can flourish and reach their full potential. With a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to education, Dr. Anthony Khosravi is excited to continue CAST MED’s legacy of excellence and collaborate with staff, students, and families in creating a future of success. Together, they will nurture a community where dreams are encouraged, and all learners can thrive.

Facts About CAST Schools

The mentorship program at CAST Tech demonstrates the benefits of the CAST Schools model. The mentoring component brings career role models into students’ lives. Also, by staying in close contact with people who work in technology, the curriculum stays relevant and students are better prepared to enter the workforce at a high level.

CAST Tech students get to work on projects for real clients. It’s low-cost labor for the businesses—just the opportunity cost of the time spent supervising the students—and helps the students build a portfolio. The students get to “job shadow”—like going on a field trip, but to visit a business. CAST teachers also do externships to learn from the businesses and bring that knowledge back to the classrooms.

Meeting with mentors helps students learn soft skills like how to welcome a guest, using email (rather than a messenger app) to schedule a meeting, and how to listen and ask thoughtful questions during a group session.

The architecture at CAST Tech feels more like a business setting than an academic setting. There are still classrooms, but there are also lots of flexible meeting spaces for small groups. A large foyer is filled with wide stairs that can turn into an impromptu auditorium.

On the bottom floor of CAST Tech, the teachers who specialize in cutting edge technology have classrooms and labs to fit the students’ needs. Students on the technology pathway work in a classroom with a raised floor, like you would see in a commercial data center. They work on racks of servers and study for certifications like Red Hat Linux. Students on the user experience (UX) pathway work in a classroom that looks like a design studio with artwork and prototypes on the walls. On desktop computers, they work on projects involving game design and web design.

CAST Schools offer free transportation to students through their district partners.

The CAST Schools campuses have so many partnerships with businesses and universities that it’s a challenge to summarize. H-E-B and the Charles Butt Foundation have been consistent supporters of CAST Schools.

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