Cast STEM H S vs Palo Alto El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cast STEM H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
173 students
Palo Alto El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Cast STEM H S San Antonio, Texas | Palo Alto El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,419 | #4492 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11205 of 16,910 | #45743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 173 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 35% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cast STEM H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 18.6).
- •Palo Alto El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Cast STEM H S does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Cast STEM H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 93.2%).
- •Cast STEM H S does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.6).
- •Palo Alto El is the larger school with 528 students compared with 173.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cast STEM H S better than Palo Alto El?
On the Success Index (US), Cast STEM H S ranks higher (38.9 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cast STEM H S and Palo Alto El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cast STEM H S: 173. Palo Alto El: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cast STEM H S and Palo Alto El rank in Texas?
Cast STEM H S is 1054th of 1,419 and Palo Alto El is 4492nd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).