Gateway High School is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is home to Osceola County's International Baccalaureate Program and is also the site for one of the largest Performing Arts Centers in the county, ...
Serving 1,882 students in grades 9-12, Gateway 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,882 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Gateway High School serves the northwest part of Kissimmee, FL, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 1,882 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,882 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
School Rankings
Gateway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2866 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway High School's ranking?
Gateway High School is ranked #2866 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gateway High School often compared to?
Gateway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Celebration High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
1,882 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gateway High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of Osceola School District.
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