Serving 849 students in grades 7-12, Gateway Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Regional High School's student population of 849 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Regional High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1603 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Regional High School's ranking?
Gateway Regional High School is ranked #1603 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gateway Regional High School often compared to?
Gateway Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearview Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Regional High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gateway Regional High School?
849 students attend Gateway Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gateway Regional High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Regional High School?
Gateway Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gateway Regional High School offer ?
Gateway Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Gateway Regional High School part of?
Gateway Regional High School is part of Gateway Regional High School District.
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