Gateway Science Academy High

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Gateway Science Academy High ranks 68 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway Science Academy High is a public charter high school serving 373 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school is part of the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis district, which is ranked 94 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Gateway Science Academy High has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Missouri high schools over the past several years, with strong academic performance on state assessments. The school's Algebra II proficiency rate was an impressive 96.6% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 57.5%. However, the school's performance in Algebra I and Biology I has been more mixed, with proficiency rates sometimes falling below the state average. Gateway Science Academy High has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.1% to 98.3% over the past few years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Carnahan School Of The Future and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.

The school has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 49.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. However, Gateway Science Academy High has performed well in serving this student population, ranking 20th out of 274 Missouri high schools in 2023-2024 for this subgroup. The school has also maintained a strong ranking for its white student population, ranking 35th out of 321 Missouri high schools in 2023-2024. While the school's per-student spending has increased from $11,267 in 2019-2020 to $12,923 in 2021-2022, it remains lower than some nearby schools like Maplewood-Richmond Heights High and Metro High.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139-2425

(314) 261-4361

District: Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,923

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

African American:

20.3%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Science Academy High ranks better than 82% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.49. (See more...)

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

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 Student population at Gateway Science Academy High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), African American (20.3%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy High is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Gateway Science Academy High employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Science Academy High is $12,923.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Science Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy High 68^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Gateway Science Academy High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy/St Louis 94^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway Science Academy High

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Rank History for all students at Gateway Science Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	34.96	375^th	504	25.6%
2016	35.29	288^th	401	28.2%
2017	55.43	182^nd	404	55.0%
2018	61.44	113^th	468	75.9%
2019	56.44	144^th	460	68.7%
2021	20.03	293^rd	358	18.2%
2022	67.09	68^th	361	81.2%
2023	66.43	60^th	352	83.0%
2024	67.49	68^th	378	82.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Science Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.78	61^st	382	84.0%
2019	48.88	164^th	368	55.4%
2021	32.97	181^st	255	29.0%
2024	80.79	20^th	274	92.7%

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Rank History for White students at Gateway Science Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.40	99^th	440	77.5%
2019	81.74	30^th	430	93.0%
2021	26.38	231^st	309	25.2%
2022	75.38	31^st	310	90.0%
2024	74.17	35^th	321	89.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Gateway Science Academy High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	205	29	1	6	1	3	30	275
2014	244	28	1	14	3	1	40	331
2015	123	17	2	12	3	0	25	182
2016	172	25	9	11	2	0	25	244
2017	173	26	16	12	2	0	28	257
2018	173	19	17	12	1	0	31	253
2019	173	30	14	10	0	0	32	259
2020	187	30	17	18	0	0	38	290
2021	205	39	18	20	0	0	42	324
2022	217	49	19	29	0	0	42	356
2023	222	61	14	30	0	0	46	373
2024	233	86	15	38	0	0	51	423

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 Science Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	275	25.5	10.7	35.3
2014	331	23.5	14.0	42.6
2015	182	19.0	9.5	50
2016	244	23.0	10.6	54.1
2017	257	23.7	10.8	40.5
2018	253	23.4	10.8	43.1
2019	259	19.3	13.4	38.2
2020	290	25.1	11.5	36.2
2021	324	24.8	13.0	48.8
2022	356	24.8	14.3	48.3
2023	373	29.0	12.8	49.6
2024	423	33.5	12.6	54.8

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 Science Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	275	25.5	10.7	35.3
2014	331	23.5	14.0	42.6
2015	182	19.0	9.5	50
2016	244	23.0	10.6	54.1
2017	257	23.7	10.8	40.5
2018	253	23.4	10.8	43.1
2019	259	19.3	13.4	38.2
2020	290	25.1	11.5	36.2
2021	324	24.8	13.0	48.8
2022	356	24.8	14.3	48.3
2023	373	29.0	12.8	49.6
2024	423	33.5	12.6	54.8

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 Science Academy High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$202 (1.7%)	$11,551 (98.3%)	$11,753
2020	$501 (4.4%)	$10,766 (95.6%)	$11,267
2021	$2,452 (19.9%)	$9,843 (80.1%)	$12,295
2022	$2,451 (19.0%)	$10,472 (81.0%)	$12,923

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Science Academy High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 144^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 60^th of 352 High schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Gateway Science Academy High)	28.9	47.7	18.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	58.4	64.3	5.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Gateway Science Academy High)	37.7	45.1	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	37.7	45.1	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Gateway Science Academy High)	92.3	83.4	8.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	92.3	83.4	8.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	48.6	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	373	44%
African American	30	61	103.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	14
Hispanic	10	30	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	222	28.3%
Two or More Races	32	46	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	49.6%	11.4%

Schools Near Gateway Science Academy High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Science Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	5049 Fyler Avenue	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	Gateway Science Academy/St Louis	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 261-4361	423	34	12.6	54.8%	233 (55.1%)	86 (20.3%)	38 (9.0%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (12.1%)	67.5	68^th of 378 public high schools	82.0%		66.4	60^th of 352 public high schools	83.0%	8							46.4	44.0		96.6			$12,923	$2,451	$10,472
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3125 S Kingshighway Blvd	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 771-2772	350	29	12.0	100.0%	46 (13.1%)	252 (72.0%)	41 (11.7%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.8	355^th of 378 public high schools	6.1%		4.4	336^th of 352 public high schools	4.5%	19							6.4	5.7	14.4			13.2	$15,843	$460	$15,382
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio	Public	9-12	4939 Kemper Ave.	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 696-2290	335	21	15.9	100.0%	130 (38.8%)	139 (41.5%)	32 (9.6%)	26 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	88.4	11^th of 378 public high schools	97.1%		89.1	8^th of 352 public high schools	97.7%	3							65.6				81.7	81.5	$13,987	$444	$13,543
Gateway High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5101 McRee Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 776-3300	816	79	10.3	100.0%	83 (10.2%)	561 (68.8%)	124 (15.2%)	40 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	5.7	361^st of 378 public high schools	4.5%		5.3	333^rd of 352 public high schools	5.4%	28							6.4	4.2	12.3			11.4	$16,839	$775	$16,063
Community Access Job Training	Public	8-12	4915 Donovan Ave	Saint Louis	63109	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 481-4095	81	13	6.2	100.0%	5 (6.2%)	69 (85.2%)	7 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$32,417	$1,482	$30,935
MO School for the Blind - High School	Public	9-12	3815 Magnolia Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	Mo School For The Blind	No	No	No	No	(314) 776-4320	36	11	3.1	8.3%	25 (69.4%)	9 (25.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Roosevelt High	Public	9-12	3230 Hartford St	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 776-6040	473	41	11.4	100.0%	41 (8.7%)	365 (77.2%)	49 (10.4%)	12 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5.6	362^nd of 378 public high schools	4.2%		4.2	337^th of 352 public high schools	4.3%	25							4.4	2.9				6.9	$16,632	$999	$15,633
Maplewood-Richmond Heights High	Public	9-12	7500 Lohmeyer Ave	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	No	(314) 644-4401	431	33	13.1	36.4%	244 (56.6%)	93 (21.6%)	33 (7.7%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (12.5%)	68	66^th of 378 public high schools	82.5%		65.7	64^th of 352 public high schools	81.8%	2							43.8	53.2					$17,246	$611	$16,635
Carnahan School Of The Future	Public	12	4041 S Broadway	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 457-0582	54	4	12.7	100.0%	1 (1.9%)	52 (96.3%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$18,185	$657	$17,528
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.	Public	6-12	2156 Russell Blvd	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 773-0027	580	42	13.8	100.0%	246 (42.4%)	219 (37.8%)	64 (11.0%)	19 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)								(n/a)	86.3	73.3	82.3	85.3	82.6	80.8	54.8						$15,462	$644	$14,818

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Science Academy High

Is Gateway Science Academy High a good school?

Gateway Science Academy High ranks 68^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Gateway Science Academy High in?

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

How many students attend Gateway Science Academy High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Gateway Science Academy High.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Science Academy High?

Students at Gateway Science Academy High are 55% White, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

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