Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Gateway Tech High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Gateway Tech High School's student population of 50 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Tech High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Tech High School is 0.57, 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
#5673 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
54%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Tech High School's ranking?
Gateway Tech High School is ranked #5673 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gateway Tech High School often compared to?
Gateway Tech High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway College Preparatory School, Georgetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Tech High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Tech High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway Tech High School?
50 students attend Gateway Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gateway Tech High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Tech High School?
Gateway Tech High School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Tech High School offer ?
Gateway Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway Tech High School part of?
Gateway Tech High School is part of Orenda Charter School District.
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