How to Apply
The application and admission process for CAST Teach High School occurs each school year, beginning in November, for enrollment in the following August. Admission is available only through this process.
Admission is open to incoming 9th, 10th and 11th grade students for the 2026-2027 school year. CAST Teach is open to students in the greater San Antonio Area.
Students who apply will be admitted to the lottery pool. Once a lottery pool has been established from the applications that meet the initial criteria, the lottery will be conducted. Selections from the applicants are random. Students included in the lottery pool but not selected in the initial lottery will remain in the pool on a wait list, which will be used to fill additional spots as openings occur.
Applications open November 17, 2025 and close on January 23, 2026. Visit the NISD Magnet Schools webpage for more information and to create an account and begin your application online.
Application Acceptance Notification
All students will be notified of their acceptance or wait list status via email during the week of February 02, 2026.
Students who are placed on the waitlist will be contacted beginning the week of February 10, 2026 via email about available seats.
Information Sessions & Fairs
Magnet Fairs (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
- Dec. 01, 2025:
- Northside Sports Gym (8400 N. Loop 1604 W 78249)
- Dec. 08, 2025:
- Paul Taylor Field House (7001 Culebra Road 78238)
Open Houses / Small Group Tours (Schedule a Tour Here)
- November 18th - 2:00-3:00pm (Small Group Tour)
- December 4th - 6:30-8:00pm (Open House/Tour)
- December 16th - 6:30-8:00pm (Open House/Tour)
- December 17th - 10:00-11:00am (Small Group Tour)
- January 19th - 3:00-4:00pm (Small Group Tour)
- January 14th - 6:30-8:00pm (Open House/Tour