Gateway High School

5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Bottom 50%
Serving 825 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Gateway High School's student population of 825 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
825 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Gateway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1926 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gateway High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gateway High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gateway High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
67%
15%
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White
11%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gateway High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway High School's ranking?
Gateway High School is ranked #1926 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gateway High School often compared to?
Gateway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 86%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
825 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gateway High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway High School located?
Gateway High School is located in the The Hill neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in The Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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