Gateway High School is a public high school in Aurora, Colorado, United States. It is one of five high schools in Aurora Public Schools, and the school offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses. Gateway's student newspaper is The Gateway Medallion and the yearbook is The Olympiad.
Serving 1,641 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 64% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 1,641 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Orange, Yellow/Black
School Rankings
Gateway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
63%
36%
Black
17%
5%
White
9%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
64%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Olympian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway High School's ranking?
Gateway High School is ranked #1687 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gateway High School often compared to?
Gateway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rangeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 64%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
1,641 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gateway High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway High School located?
Gateway High School is located in the Willow Park neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Willow Park.
School Reviews
5 7/4/2014
do not let the reputation of the students define this school. i always heard that gateway was a bad school with bad students. the year i was transferred there i was terrified. But, I was wrong. This school is amazing. The teachers and faculty are so great and caring, even the lunch ladies. I'm proud to be a Gateway Alumni, and the past graduates agree. Take every one of gateways many scholastic offers, you will never regret it.
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