Serving 19 students in grades 7-12, Gateway Academy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gateway Academy High School's student population of 19 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Academy High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
10%

Black
11%
11%

White
63%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Academy High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway Academy High School?
19 students attend Gateway Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gateway Academy High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Academy High School?
Gateway Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway Academy High School offer ?
Gateway Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Academy High School part of?
Gateway Academy High School is part of Graves County School District.
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