Overview
EAST CENTRAL CAST LEAD H S is a public high serving grades 8–12 in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. The school enrolls 215 students. It is part of the EAST CENTRAL ISD district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictEAST CENTRAL ISD
County48029
CitySAN ANTONIO
ZIP78263
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481785013877
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment215
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino76.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)