Gate City Charter Academy

Gate City Charter Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Gate City Charter Academy district in Greensboro, North Carolina. With a total enrollment of 683 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (67.94%), along with significant Hispanic (17.13%) and White (5.27%) representation, as well as smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.

Academically, Gate City Charter Academy faces some challenges, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science generally lower than the state averages, particularly in the upper grade levels. However, the school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1199th out of 1514 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 882nd out of 1505 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also improved from 1 to 2 stars out of 5 during this time period.

The high percentage of students (81.11%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at Gate City Charter Academy suggests that the school serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, which can present additional challenges in supporting their educational needs. Despite these challenges, the school's diverse student body and its gradual improvement in performance and standing within the state indicate that it is making progress in addressing its academic challenges and providing a quality education to its students.