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CAST Lead
CAST Lead, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a middle/high school in San Antonio, Texas, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban/rural area.
Location San Antonio, Texas
Governance Public District School
Grades Middle, High
Students 278
Locale Rural, Suburban
Principal Erica Jackson
Demographics
Percentage of students*
24%
English Learners
64%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 12%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2%
Hispanic or Latino 68%
White 9%
2+ Races —
Why CAST Lead was nominated
CAST Lead, an in-district choice school serving 8th–12th graders, prepares students for college and careers in retail and business management, e-commerce, hospitality and tourism, and agribusiness through personalized, leadership-focused learning experiences.
Student experience design
CAST Lead HS a career-focused, project-based learning experience for grades 8-12, specializing in business, hospitality, and agriculture. Students gain real-world experience through internships, mentorships, and dual-credit courses, aimed at developing leadership skills and preparing them for high-demand jobs
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Internships |
3-4 years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
3-4 years
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Project-based Learning |
3-4 years
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High Quality Instructional Materials |
1-2 years
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Student-led Conferences |
1-2 years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
AI-assisted Tutoring
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Industry-recognized Credentials
Individual Learner Profiles
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Peer To Peer Support
Restorative Practices
School-based Enterprises
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.