Gateway Preparatory Academy

201 E Thoroughbred Way
Cedar City, UT 84721
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway Preparatory Academy's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
687 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Preparatory Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#773 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
26%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
38%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
80%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gateway Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Gateway Preparatory Academy is ranked #773 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Gateway Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Gateway Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Enoch School, Cedar South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Gateway Preparatory Academy?
687 students attend Gateway Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gateway Preparatory Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Preparatory Academy?
Gateway Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gateway Preparatory Academy offer ?
Gateway Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gateway Preparatory Academy part of?
Gateway Preparatory Academy is part of Gateway Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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