Gateway To Success Academy

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Gateway To Success Academy ranks 433 rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway To Success Academy is a public charter high school located in Scottville, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Despite its diverse student body, Gateway To Success Academy has struggled with poor academic outcomes. The school's 4-year graduation rate is only 30.9%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Manistee Middle High School (76.0%) and Hart High School (88.4%). Correspondingly, Gateway To Success Academy has very high dropout rates, reaching as high as 65.0% in the 2021-2022 school year, much higher than the dropout rates of Manistee Middle High School (17.3%) and Hart High School (9.4%). The school also faces extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 72.3% in the 2017-2018 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Ludington High School (25.1%).

Gateway To Success Academy's academic performance also lags behind the state and nearby school averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%. The school's high-needs student population, with 82.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in supporting these students' academic and social-emotional needs. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Casman Alternative Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454-9572

(231) 845-0922

District: Gateway To Success Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
433^rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,706

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 124

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

African American:

7.3%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway To Success Academy ranks better than 76.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Gateway To Success Academy ranks worse than 58.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gateway To Success Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), African American (7.3%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway To Success Academy is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Gateway To Success Academy employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway To Success Academy is $12,706.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway To Success Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway To Success Academy 213^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Gateway To Success Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway To Success Academy 433^rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Gateway To Success Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gateway To Success Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway To Success Academy 222^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway To Success Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.49	213^th	897	76.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.05	204^th	701	70.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gateway To Success Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.45	419^th	735	43.0%
2024	39.11	433^rd	743	41.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.94	683^rd	755	9.5%
2024	32.07	449^th	654	31.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.16	686^th	710	3.4%
2024	57.80	237^th	619	61.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.34	610^th	707	13.7%
2024	33.84	422^nd	633	33.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	3.81	666^th	708	5.9%
2023	36.84	403^rd	647	37.7%
2024	34.29	424^th	638	33.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gateway To Success Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	92	11	0	11	0	10	124
2018	81	12	0	6	0	7	106
2019	90	12	0	12	1	7	122
2020	92	6	0	13	0	8	119
2021	102	7	0	11	0	8	128
2022	90	10	0	19	0	3	122
2023	80	6	1	11	0	9	107
2024	97	9	0	9	1	8	124

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway To Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	124	15.0	8.2	77.4
2018	106	6.0	17.6	81.1
2019	122	7.0	17.4	82.8
2020	119	7.4	16.0	81.5
2021	128	8.6	14.8	73.4
2022	122	7.2	16.9	77
2023	107	7.6	14.0	82.2
2024	124	9.4	13.1	83.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway To Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	124	15.0	8.2	77.4
2018	106	6.0	17.6	81.1
2019	122	7.0	17.4	82.8
2020	119	7.4	16.0	81.5
2021	128	8.6	14.8	73.4
2022	122	7.2	16.9	77
2023	107	7.6	14.0	82.2
2024	124	9.4	13.1	83.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gateway To Success Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,093 (11.4%)	$8,502 (88.6%)	$9,594
2020	$1,344 (13.5%)	$8,610 (86.5%)	$9,954
2021	$1,178 (10.2%)	$10,352 (89.8%)	$11,531
2022	$3,445 (34.4%)	$6,577 (65.6%)	$10,022
2023	$4,728 (37.2%)	$7,978 (62.8%)	$12,706

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway To Success Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	122	107	12.3%
African American	12	6	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	12	11	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	80	11.1%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.8%	82.2%	0.5%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway To Success Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	526 N Scottville Rd	Scottville	49454	Mason County	Gateway To Success Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 845-0922	124	9	13.1	83.9%	97 (78.2%)	9 (7.3%)	9 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.5%)	39.1	433^rd of 743 public high schools	41.7%		41.4	419^th of 735 public high schools	43.0%	14	63.6		28.6			40.0			54.6	33.3	36.4	38.1	$12,706	$4,728	$7,979
Mason County Central High School	Public	9-12	300 W Broadway Ave	Scottville	49454	Mason County	Mason County Central Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 757-4748	398	16	25.6	50.0%	344 (86.4%)	4 (1.0%)	32 (8.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	24.1	563^rd of 743 public high schools	24.2%		32.7	493^rd of 735 public high schools	32.9%	70			32.5							27.4		20.2	$12,391	$1,283	$11,107
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School	Public	11-12	2130 W Us Highway 10	Ludington	49431	Mason County	Mason County Central Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 843-5935	55	1	55.0	40.0%	36 (65.5%)	2 (3.6%)	17 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$3,895	$888	$3,007
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School	Public	7-12	18 S Main St	Custer	49405	Mason County	Mason County Eastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 757-3733	157	8	19.3	66.9%	142 (90.4%)	5 (3.2%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	60.4	259^th of 743 public high schools	65.1%		68.8	192^nd of 735 public high schools	73.9%	67	66.7	22.2	50.0			18.2		18.2	38.5	37.0	33.3	44.4	$16,584	$2,147	$14,438
Ludington High School	Public	9-12	508 N Washington Ave	Ludington	49431	Mason County	Ludington Area School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 845-3880	684	33	20.6	46.3%	547 (80.0%)	10 (1.5%)	82 (12.0%)	11 (1.6%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.9%)	81.7	105^th of 743 public high schools	85.9%		70.3	178^th of 735 public high schools	75.8%	73			59.6	43.3						49.4		54.1	$13,904	$2,639	$11,264
Manistee Middle High School	Public	6-12	525 12th St	Manistee	49660	Manistee County	Manistee Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 723-2547	669	33	20.1	44.1%	564 (84.3%)	12 (1.8%)	34 (5.1%)	8 (1.2%)	24 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.9%)	45.6	372^nd of 743 public high schools	49.9%		69.8	182^nd of 735 public high schools	75.2%	190	56.0	31.9	45.6	22.3	45.6	48.6	46.5	52.8	36.0	35.7	33.7	35.0	$15,002	$1,063	$13,939
Casman Alternative Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	7-12	225 9th St	Manistee	49660	Manistee County	Casman Alternative Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 723-4981	64	5	11.8	100.0%	57 (89.1%)	2 (3.1%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)													$11,508	$1,351	$10,157
Hart High School	Public	9-12	300 Johnson St W	Hart	49420	Oceana County	Hart Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 873-5691	409	20	20.8	71.4%	256 (62.6%)	2 (0.5%)	142 (34.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	42.3	406^th of 743 public high schools	45.4%		46.8	373^rd of 735 public high schools	49.3%	33			50.5	14.9						32.7		34.7	$14,115	$2,285	$11,830
Oaks Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	1500 Caberfae Hwy	Manistee	49660	Manistee County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(231) 723-8272	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway To Success Academy

Is Gateway To Success Academy a good school?

Gateway To Success Academy ranks 433^rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gateway To Success Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 124 students attended Gateway To Success Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway To Success Academy?

Students at Gateway To Success Academy are 78% White, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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