Gateway High School serves the residents of Monroeville and Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Gateway School District and serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,152 students in grades 9-12, Gateway Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gateway SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Monroeville, PA, encompassing approximately 20.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Sr. High School's student population of 1,152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Sr. High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1815 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
33%
14%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Alligators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Sr. High School's ranking?
Gateway Sr. High School is ranked #1815 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Gateway Sr. High School often compared to?
Gateway Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Sr. High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway Sr. High School?
1,152 students attend Gateway Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gateway Sr. High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Sr. High School?
Gateway Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Sr. High School offer ?
Gateway Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway Sr. High School part of?
Gateway Sr. High School is part of Gateway School District.
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