Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Gateway Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2867 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Charter High School's ranking?
Gateway Charter High School is ranked #2867 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Charter High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gateway Charter High School?
604 students attend Gateway Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gateway Charter High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Charter High School?
Gateway Charter High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter High School offer ?
Gateway Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Charter High School part of?
Gateway Charter High School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
View the Gateway Charter High School yearly calendar below.
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