Gates Senior High School (Closed 2014)

Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Gates Senior High School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
60-69%
58%
(12-13)
55-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
70%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gates Senior High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Gates Senior High School?
75 students attend Gates Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Gates Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Senior High School?
Gates Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gates Senior High School offer ?
Gates Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gates Senior High School part of?
Gates Senior High School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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