Serving 196 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School's student population of 196 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Roads…
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
89%
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School?
196 students attend Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School?
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School offer ?
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School part of?
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School is part of Gateway Charter Academy School District.
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