Agriculture Science & Technology Academy
Magnet Spotlight
What we do
The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show produced over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships for students last year.
Additional scholarships were awarded totaling over $375,000 from San Antonio Livestock Show, Houston Livestock Show, Texas State Fair, National FFA, Texas FFA, Dick Wallrath FFA Scholarship Texas A&M, Texas Tech. - AG. Endowed & Presidential Scholarship Texas Farm Bureau and the San Antonio Rotary Club.
We offer dual credit courses, allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school.
Certifications
- Texas Beef Quality Assurance Certification
- Texas State Floral Certification
- American Welding Society Certification
- Hunter Safety Certification
- Boater Education Certification
- Certified Veterinary Assistant Certification.
Internships
We offer a practicum class with local agriculture businesses which include veterinarians, landscapers, florists, and feed mills.
Application Timeline
- November 16, 2026: Online application opens
- January 22, 2027: Deadline to submit applications
- February 1, 2027: Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
- February 8, 2027: Deadline for Families to Accept/Decline
Open Houses
- November 17, 2026: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- December 2, 2026: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: AMP (the large building in the middle of the barns)
Who should attend: Current 8th grade students interested in applying to ASTA.
Magnet Fairs
- December 7, 2026: Northside Sports Gym
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - December 14, 2026: Northside Activity Center
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mission
The mission of the Agriculture Science & Technology Academy is to provide a hands-on, rigorous education that will equip students for their postsecondary choices. We will focus on responsibility, integrity, and leadership develop- ment through our courses by providing students real world experiences in the fields of Agribusiness, Animal & Plant Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental & Natural Resources and Veterinary Medicine.
