Gates Senior High School serves 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 17:1.
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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