Summary:
The Maricopa County Community College District dba Gat contains a single high school, Gateway Early College High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a strong focus on preparing students for college, with a 98.4% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.3% dropout rate.
While Gateway Early College High School's graduation and dropout rates are impressive, its academic proficiency scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are lower than the state averages. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (79.46%) and African American (16.31%), and a large proportion (92.75%) of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. The school's SchoolDigger ranking has remained relatively consistent over the past few years, ranking 166 out of 259 Arizona high schools in 2023-2024 and 248 out of 469 in 2022-2023, both with a 2-star rating out of 5.
The data suggests that Gateway Early College High School has a strong focus on supporting students to graduate and continue their education, but may need to focus on improving its academic curriculum and instruction to boost student proficiency in core subjects. The school's predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population may require additional resources and targeted interventions to address their unique educational needs and improve overall academic outcomes.
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