Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology (Closed 2016)

1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
60-79%
48%
(14-15)
≥80%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
62%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
(14-15)
40-44%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology?
The graduation rate of Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 79%.
How many students attend Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology?
64 students attend Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology?
Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology offer ?
Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology part of?
Gateway School For Environmental Research And Technology is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.

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