Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 139 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway High School's ranking?
Gateway High School is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gateway High School?
139 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gateway High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Killeen Independent School District.
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