Gateway High School
93 Panther Paws Trail, Kissimmee, FL, 34744-4407 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Gateway High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Osceola County, FL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2637 students
% Male / % Female 51%  /  49%
Total Classroom Teachers 127 teachers
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 18 students
Grade 9 - 818 students
Grade 10 - 688 students
Grade 11 - 625 students
Grade 12 - 488 students
This School
(FL) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:21 1:19
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(FL) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 4% 2%
% Hispanic 69% 18%
% Black 11% 26%
% White 16% 52%
Additional Student Information
This School
(FL) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 44% 26%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 13% 6%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(FL) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Osceola County School District
This School's Agency
(FL) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 63 24
Number of Students Managed 50,278 students 15,852 students
District Total Revenue $432,493,000 $150,286,000
District Expenditure $396,388,000 $148,035,000
District Revenue / Student $8,602 $9,481
District Expenditure / Student $7,884 $9,339
District Graduation Rates 75% 90%
In the News:
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School Notes:
  • Gateway High School is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is home to Osceola County's International Baccalaureate Program and is also the site for one of the largest Performing Arts Centers in the county, which houses the prestigious Thespian Society, known for its various productions and awards won at the Florida Thespian Competition. The mission of Gateway High School is to enhance the students' academic, artistic, social, and technological skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society.
  • Academic Departments
  • Art EducationBusiness EducationCareer PathsDramaDual EnrollmentEnglishESE ESOLFamily and Consumer SciencesForeign LanguageHealth /Physical EducationIndustrial EducationInternational BaccalaureateMarine Corps Junior ROTCMarketingMathematicsMedia /TechnologyMusicPublic ServiceScienceSocial Studies
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Gateway High School hosts numerous extracurricular activities. In the 2007-2008 school year, the school is most known for an active International Club, BETA Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Fellowship for Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Business Professionals of America, Panther Knights, Drama Club, Debate Club, Kids Aid Society, DECA, Engineering Club, Key Club, Spanish National Honor Society, German National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Senior Class, Junior Class, National Honor Society, and Student Government. There are also committees in which students, parents, and teachers may voice their opinions such as SAC and STAC.
  • Drama Club
  • 07/08 History: The Drama Department has finished its 07/08 season! The club began its production season with Charlotte's Web (November 29-30 and December 1) and continued its line up with The Nerd (February 29) and Big River, (April 24-26). At District IE Competition, Gateway High School garnered 3 Best in Show Awards, as well as over 20 total "Superior" ratings. The club also attended the District One-Act competition where it received a "Superior" and "Best Ensemble" award. This was the first time the club attended one-act festival in several years. At State Festival in April the club received 4 "Superior" ratings. Director: Mr. Donald Rupe
  • Athletic Teams at Gateway
  • Football
  • Cross country running
  • Track and Field
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Weightlifting
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Marine Corps JROTC PROGRAM
  • A program that teaches unity, justice, and how to be a model citizen and how all cadets in this program can give back to the community and to show their love for their Country. All cadets will learn military values and discipline and all have no obligation to join the military.
  • Media
  • Gateway was nominated for Cool School of the Week from My Fox Orlando in November 2007.
  • Students
  • School Enrollment: 2713
    White students: 615
    Black students: 294
    Hispanic students: 1689
    Asian students: 112
    Native American students: 3
    Female students: 1287
    Male students: 1426
    Students with disabilities: 10.6%
    Stability: 92.0%
    School grade: D
    Dropout rate: 3.7%
    High School graduation rate: 67.5%
    
  • Students Per Grade
  • Freshmen: 752
    Sophomore: 562
    Juniors: 678
    Seniors: 721
    
  • Incidents of Crime And Violence
  •   Violent Acts Against Persons: 234
      Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: 22
      Vandalism of Property: 89
      Fighting and Harassment: 96
      Weapons Possession: 13
      Other Nonviolent Incidents and Disorderly Conduct: 16
    
  •   Total: 454 Incidents of Crime and Violence
    
  • External links
  • Gateway High School official website
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (34744)
School Zip (34744)
(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 28,288 people 15,366,089 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 24% 27%
Population Average Age 36 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $44,938 $38,396
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 23 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 80% / 20% 67% / 33%
School Map:
1. Hospital/homebound Program - 41 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
2. Osceola Co Dept Of Corrections - 6 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
3. Title I Migrant - n/a - 0.2 mi. away - view location
4. Professional & Technical High School - 688 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
5. Challenger - 152 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
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