The Gateway Center serves 187 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Gateway Center's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Gateway Center is 0.71, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
41%
72%
Hawaiian
22%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Gateway Center?
187 students attend The Gateway Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of The Gateway Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gateway Center?
The Gateway Center has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Gateway Center offer ?
The Gateway Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Gateway Center part of?
The Gateway Center is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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