Gateway Charter High School (Closed 2023)

12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#2867 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
52%
43%
52%
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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 87%.
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.

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