Principal's Message
Our Mission
CSHS, with families and our community, will develop accountable, successful, 21st-century members of society. Every Wildcat, Every Day!
Our Vision
Carrizo Springs High School is inspiring lifelong learners. Every Wildcat! Every Day!
Our Value
The Carrizo Springs High School community believes that all children are unique and can learn through positive reinforcement.
CSHS Board Goals
- CSCISD Board Goal #1
CCMR Student Performance Goal:
The percentage of Carrizo Springs High School students who graduate college, career, or military ready (CCMR) will increase from 84% in May 2024 to 100% by May 2030. Our ultimate CCMR goal is to be recognized as a distinguished campus.
- CSCISD Board Goal #2
Mathematics Student Performance Goal:
CSHS is committed to accelerating student achievement across all mathematics courses through targeted instruction, progress monitoring, and data-driven interventions. By May 2030, the percentage of students achieving the STAAR “Meets Grade Level” standard in Algebra I is projected to increase from 7.0% in May 2025 to 60.0%, while students achieving the STAAR “Masters Grade Level” standard are expected to increase from 2.0% to 30.0% over the same period.
Additionally, students across Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Math K–12 (College Prep) are expected to demonstrate significant growth on NWEA assessments. Algebra I students are projected to grow from the 25th percentile in September 2025 to above the 50th percentile by May 2026; Algebra II students from the 17th percentile to above the 50th percentile; Geometry students from the 30th percentile to above the 50th percentile; and Math K–12 (College Prep) students from the 35th percentile to above the 50th percentile. Specific student growth goals will be established in January 2026 to guide targeted instruction, interventions, and progress monitoring.
- CSCISD Board Goal #3
English Language Arts Student Performance Goal:
CSHS is committed to accelerating student achievement across English I–IV through targeted instruction, progress monitoring, and data-driven interventions. By May 2030, the percentage of students achieving the STAAR “Meets Grade Level” standard is expected to increase from 31% to 60% in English I and from 40% to 60% in English II. Students achieving the STAAR “Masters Grade Level” standard are projected to increase from 8% to 30% in English I and from 3% to 30% in English II over the same period.
Students across English I–IV are also expected to demonstrate significant growth on NWEA assessments. English I students are projected to grow from the 52nd percentile in September 2025 to above the 60th percentile by May 2026, while English II students are expected to improve from the 57th percentile to above the 70th percentile during the same timeframe. English III students are projected to increase from the 47th percentile to above the 60th percentile, and English IV students are expected to grow from the 57th percentile to above the 60th percentile by May 2026.
Specific student growth goals will be established in January 2026 to guide targeted instruction, intervention strategies, and ongoing progress monitoring.
Welcome from our Principal
Welcome to Carrizo Springs High School!
It is my honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Carrizo Springs High School and to welcome you to a campus where excellence, opportunity, and the success of every Wildcat are at the heart of everything we do. At CSHS, we believe every student has the ability to achieve greatness when provided with the right support, opportunities, and encouragement.
Our commitment is reflected in The Wildcat Way—our guiding philosophy that challenges every student to design with the end in mind, plan and learn for success, and collaborate to elevate those around them. We believe that success is not achieved alone; it is built through strong relationships among students, staff, families, and our community.
As we continue to grow and build upon our successes, we celebrate the many opportunities available to our students through academics, UIL, athletics, fine arts, Career and Technical Education, leadership programs, and partnerships that prepare students for life beyond high school. Whether a student’s path leads to college, a career, military service, or the workforce, our goal is to ensure every Wildcat graduates prepared and confident for the future.
Thank you for your continued support of Carrizo Springs High School. Together, we will continue to create a culture where every student is known, valued, challenged, and inspired to achieve excellence.
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!
Warm regards,
J. Cantu
Phone: 830.876.9393
Email jcantu@carrizospringscisd.net