Gateway Technical High School

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Gateway Technical High School ranks 892 nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway Technical High School is a public charter high school located in Georgetown, Texas, serving around 50 students in grades 9-12. Over the past few years, the school's racial makeup has shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of white students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students.

Gateway Technical High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 413 out of 1,743 Texas high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 1,145 out of 1,762 in 2015-2016. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 stars out of 5 to 4 stars out of 5 over the years. Male students have consistently outperformed female students, while Hispanic students and special education students have struggled. However, the school has performed exceptionally well for "at-risk" students, ranking in the top 20% of Texas high schools in this category. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a high of 81.8% in 2018-2019 to a low of 65.0% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rates have also varied.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Georgetown High School and Chip Richarte High School, both part of the Georgetown Independent School District, Gateway Technical High School generally underperforms in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. The school's performance has been quite volatile over the years, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence and addressing the needs of its diverse student population. However, the school's strong performance for "at-risk" students could be an area of focus and potential best practice.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628

(512) 868-5299

District: Orenda Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
892^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,138

Student/teacher ratio: 51.0

Number of students: 50

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

Hispanic:

38.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Technical High School ranks better than 55.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.74. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gateway Technical High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54%), Hispanic (38%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Technical High School is 51. (See more...)

Compare Gateway Technical High School employs 0.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Technical High School is $5,138.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gateway Technical High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Technical High School 892^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Gateway Technical High School in the ranking list.)

Orenda Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orenda Charter School 228^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	36.81	1359^th	1672	18.7%
2012	39.13	1118^th	1603	30.3%
2013	52.19	814^th	1652	50.7%
2014	44.35	1071^st	1734	38.2%
2015	69.55	413^th	1743	76.3%
2016	42.30	1145^th	1762	35.0%
2017	44.56	886^th	1777	50.1%
2018	56.97	637^th	1797	64.6%
2019	61.72	576^th	1857	69.0%
2021	57.23	717^th	1861	61.5%
2022	59.69	611^th	1876	67.4%
2023	44.08	1083^rd	1961	44.8%
2024	51.74	892^nd	1987	55.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.77	1327^th	1478	10.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.06	1606^th	1794	10.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.73	436^th	1781	75.5%
2019	51.09	866^th	1798	51.8%
2021	52.00	834^th	1815	54.0%
2022	51.95	836^th	1841	54.6%
2023	44.59	1043^rd	1891	44.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.19	542^nd	1784	69.6%
2019	62.69	419^th	1810	76.9%
2021	76.73	182^nd	1829	90.0%
2022	65.64	348^th	1837	81.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.59	709^th	1803	60.7%
2019	68.68	386^th	1824	78.8%
2021	81.06	186^th	1840	89.9%
2022	59.00	606^th	1853	67.3%
2023	74.47	309^th	1913	83.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.49	696^th	1691	58.8%
2021	26.43	1317^th	1743	24.4%
2022	62.40	445^th	1762	74.7%
2023	9.82	1653^rd	1820	9.2%

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Rank History for White students at Gateway Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.83	614^th	1539	60.1%
2019	57.73	573^rd	1526	62.5%
2021	44.83	850^th	1510	43.7%
2022	42.67	873^rd	1525	42.8%
2023	33.87	1086^th	1576	31.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Gateway Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	37	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	49
2011	63	0	0	15	0	0	1	79
2012	68	1	0	13	0	0	1	83
2013	45	0	0	12	0	0	4	61
2014	54	1	0	8	1	0	1	65
2015	56	1	0	11	1	0	3	72
2016	67	4	1	24	0	0	5	101
2017	67	2	0	26	0	1	5	101
2018	61	2	2	29	0	1	7	102
2019	49	5	0	18	0	1	2	75
2020	46	1	1	18	0	1	3	70
2021	54	3	1	20	0	0	2	80
2022	49	1	2	25	0	0	1	78
2023	27	1	1	19	0	0	2	50

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 Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	49	0.9	49.4	0
2011	79	1.0	79.0	7.6
2012	83	1.0	83.0	34.9
2013	61	0.9	63.5	42.6
2014	65	1.8	35.3	32.3
2015	72	1.0	72.0	33.3
2016	101	2.0	50.5	13.9
2017	101	2.0	50.5	9.9
2018	102	2.0	51.0	19.6
2019	75	2.0	37.5	17.3
2020	70	1.0	70.0	11.4
2021	80	1.0	80.0	18.8
2022	78	0.8	88.6	15.4
2023	50	0.9	51.0	n/a

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 Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	49	0.9	49.4	0
2011	79	1.0	79.0	7.6
2012	83	1.0	83.0	34.9
2013	61	0.9	63.5	42.6
2014	65	1.8	35.3	32.3
2015	72	1.0	72.0	33.3
2016	101	2.0	50.5	13.9
2017	101	2.0	50.5	9.9
2018	102	2.0	51.0	19.6
2019	75	2.0	37.5	17.3
2020	70	1.0	70.0	11.4
2021	80	1.0	80.0	18.8
2022	78	0.8	88.6	15.4
2023	50	0.9	51.0	n/a

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 Technical High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$69 (1.1%)	$6,359 (98.9%)	$6,427
2020	$83 (1.4%)	$5,656 (98.5%)	$5,740
2021	$155 (3.0%)	$4,983 (97.0%)	$5,138

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Technical High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 576^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1083^rd of 1961 High schools	24.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Gateway Technical High School)	56	27	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Orenda Charter School)	63	39	24%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Gateway Technical High School)	54	45	9%
End of Course Biology (Orenda Charter School)	75	74	1%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Gateway Technical High School)	55	45	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Orenda Charter School)	78	81	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Gateway Technical High School)	78	67	11%
End of Course English II Reading (Orenda Charter School)	79	86	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Gateway Technical High School)	100	88	12%
End of Course U.S. History (Orenda Charter School)	89	90	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	75	50	33.3%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	18	19	5.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	49	27	44.9%
Two or More Races	2	2

Schools Near Gateway Technical High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Gateway Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2951 Williams Dr	Georgetown	78628	Williamson County	Orenda Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 868-5299	50	1	51.0		27 (54.0%)	1 (2.0%)	19 (38.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	51.7	892^nd of 1987 public high schools	55.1%	44.1	1083^rd of 1961 public high schools	44.8%	191		50.0	40.0	87.5	57.1	$5,138	$155	$4,983
Georgetown High School	Public	9-12	2211 N Austin Ave	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-5100	2,013	132	15.2	27.1%	1,152 (57.2%)	101 (5.0%)	662 (32.9%)	21 (1.0%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	67 (3.3%)	61.8	641^st of 1987 public high schools	67.7%	56.5	753^rd of 1961 public high schools	61.6%	112	32.8	72.3	62.1	69.4	74.8	$10,082	$2,299	$7,783
Chip Richarte High School	Public	10-12	2295 N Austin Ave	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-5120	110	10	10.6	44.5%	56 (50.9%)	2 (1.8%)	44 (40.0%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)							(n/a)	20.0		0.0	50.0	62.5	$19,592	$661	$18,931
S T E P - J J A E P	Public	10-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	26	9	2.9		10 (38.5%)	2 (7.7%)	13 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)							(n/a)						$14,067	$633	$13,434
Step --Detention	Public	8-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(512) 943-3595																		(n/a)
S T E P - J J A E P	Public	7-12	1821 SE Inner Loop	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Jarrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 746-2124																		(n/a)
Step - Jjaep	Public	12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 943-3255																		(n/a)
Step - Core	Public	8-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Step - Jjaep	Public	11-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
S T E P - J J A E P	Public	9-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	2				0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)						$538,048	$710	$537,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Technical High School

What district is Gateway Technical High School in?

Orenda Charter School

Is Gateway Technical High School a good school?

Gateway Technical High School ranks 892^nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Technical High School?

Students at Gateway Technical High School are 54% White, 38% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Gateway Technical High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 50 students attended Gateway Technical High School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2951 Williams Dr	Georgetown	78628	Williamson County	Orenda Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 868-5299	50	1	51.0		27 (54.0%)	1 (2.0%)	19 (38.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)	51.7	892^nd of 1987 public high schools	55.1%		44.1	1083^rd of 1961 public high schools	44.8%	191		50.0	40.0	87.5	57.1	$5,138	$155	$4,983
Georgetown High School	Public	9-12	2211 N Austin Ave	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-5100	2,013	132	15.2	27.1%	1,152 (57.2%)	101 (5.0%)	662 (32.9%)	21 (1.0%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	67 (3.3%)	61.8	641^st of 1987 public high schools	67.7%		56.5	753^rd of 1961 public high schools	61.6%	112	32.8	72.3	62.1	69.4	74.8	$10,082	$2,299	$7,783
Chip Richarte High School	Public	10-12	2295 N Austin Ave	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-5120	110	10	10.6	44.5%	56 (50.9%)	2 (1.8%)	44 (40.0%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)	20.0		0.0	50.0	62.5	$19,592	$661	$18,931
S T E P - J J A E P	Public	10-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Georgetown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	26	9	2.9		10 (38.5%)	2 (7.7%)	13 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)						$14,067	$633	$13,434
Step --Detention	Public	8-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(512) 943-3595																			(n/a)
S T E P - J J A E P	Public	7-12	1821 SE Inner Loop	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Jarrell Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 746-2124																			(n/a)
Step - Jjaep	Public	12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 943-3255																			(n/a)
Step - Core	Public	8-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Step - Jjaep	Public	11-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
S T E P - J J A E P	Public	9-12	200 Wilco Way	Georgetown	78626	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 943-3260	2				0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$538,048	$710	$537,338