Summary:
The Gateway Science Academy/St Louis district consists of 4 public charter schools serving grades ranging from pre-K to 12th grade. The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all of which have demonstrated varying levels of academic performance.
The standout schools in the district are Gateway Science Academy High, which is ranked 68th out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 92.1% four-year graduation rate, and Gateway Science Academy Middle, which is ranked 117th out of 451 Missouri middle schools and has outperformed state and district averages in several subject areas. In contrast, the elementary schools in the district, such as Gateway Science Academy-South Ele, have shown more mixed results, with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages in some subjects.
Across the district, there is a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35.1% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range in free and reduced lunch rates. Despite these challenges, the district has maintained a consistent focus on academic excellence, with the high school and middle school consistently ranking highly in the state over the past few years.
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