Is Gateway To Graduation Academy a good school?

Gateway To Graduation Academy ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Gateway To Graduation Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 64 students attended Gateway To Graduation Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway To Graduation Academy?

Students at Gateway To Graduation Academy are 100% Hispanic.

Gateway To Graduation Academy

Summary:

Gateway To Graduation Academy is a small public high school in San Benito, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 76 students. The school is part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 756 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gateway To Graduation Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, with rankings between 1,800-1,900 out of around 1,900 high schools in the state over the past several years. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the years analyzed. Its student population is predominantly Hispanic, with over 95% of students identifying as Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 56.4% to 61.4% over the past few years, and high dropout rates, ranging from 8.5% to 24.2% during the same period. Additionally, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is significantly below the district and state averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often in the single digits or low teens.

When comparing Gateway To Graduation Academy to other nearby schools, such as San Benito High School and Harlingen Collegiate High School, the performance gap is quite significant. These other schools have much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and test scores, highlighting the challenges faced by Gateway To Graduation Academy. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at the school, over 89%, likely contributes to its academic struggles, and targeted interventions may be necessary to help improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586

(956) 361-6446

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1982^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,057

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 64

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway To Graduation Academy ranks worse than 99.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gateway To Graduation 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway To Graduation Academy is 15.5. 2 high schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gateway To Graduation Academy employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway To Graduation Academy is $10,057, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 high schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway To Graduation Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway To Graduation Academy 1982^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Gateway To Graduation Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

San Benito Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Benito Consolidated Independent School District 756^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	19.32	1518^th	1672	9.2%
2015	15.26	1535^th	1743	11.9%
2016	0.77	1741^st	1762	1.2%
2017	5.41	1673^rd	1777	5.9%
2018	16.30	1529^th	1797	14.9%
2019	2.53	1819^th	1857	2.0%
2021	2.22	1849^th	1861	0.6%
2022	2.59	1845^th	1876	1.7%
2023	1.80	1952^nd	1961	0.5%
2024	1.93	1982^nd	1987	0.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.09	978^th	1113	12.1%
2019	15.40	1095^th	1136	3.6%
2021	11.33	1183^rd	1195	1.0%
2022	12.35	1209^th	1278	5.4%
2023	8.60	1325^th	1371	3.4%
2024	5.24	1419^th	1435	1.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.79	1582^nd	1794	11.8%
2019	4.72	1754^th	1818	3.5%
2021	3.30	1828^th	1848	1.1%
2022	3.57	1809^th	1847	2.1%
2023	2.63	1875^th	1897	1.2%
2024	3.10	1859^th	1883	1.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	6.94	126^th	131	3.8%
2021	4.51	95^th	97	2.1%
2022	0.88	114^th	114	0.0%
2023	11.83	88^th	93	5.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.42	1517^th	1781	14.8%
2019	0.73	1793^rd	1798	0.3%
2021	0.96	1809^th	1815	0.3%
2022	0.24	1840^th	1841	0.1%
2023	1.12	1874^th	1891	0.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.29	1507^th	1784	15.5%
2019	8.31	1767^th	1810	2.4%
2021	7.21	1807^th	1829	1.2%
2022	7.07	1802^nd	1837	1.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.31	1599^th	1803	11.3%
2019	6.12	1734^th	1824	4.9%
2021	3.12	1812^th	1840	1.5%
2022	4.47	1786^th	1853	3.6%
2023	2.01	1907^th	1913	0.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gateway To Graduation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.53	1481^st	1691	12.4%
2019	3.26	1686^th	1714	1.6%
2021	2.78	1721^st	1743	1.3%
2022	3.13	1728^th	1762	1.9%
2023	2.12	1807^th	1820	0.7%
2024	2.74	1783^rd	1804	1.2%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	0	74	n/a	n/a	74
2011	0	1	88	0	0	89
2012	0	0	57	0	0	57
2013	1	0	40	0	0	41
2014	0	0	41	0	0	41
2015	1	0	66	0	0	67
2016	0	0	59	0	0	59
2017	0	0	73	0	0	73
2018	0	0	82	0	0	82
2019	1	0	81	0	0	82
2020	2	0	104	0	0	106
2021	3	1	109	0	0	113
2022	1	0	79	0	0	80
2023	0	2	74	0	0	76
2024	0	0	64	0	0	64

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

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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 Graduation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	74	4.0	18.5	21.6
2011	89	4.3	20.5	0
2012	57	4.0	14.2	0
2013	41	4.0	10.2	92.7
2014	41	4.0	10.2	82.9
2015	67	4.0	16.7	65.7
2016	59	4.0	14.7	91.5
2017	73	4.7	15.3	90.4
2018	82	4.0	20.5	85.4
2019	82	4.5	18.1	97.6
2020	106	5.0	21.2	93.4
2021	113	5.0	22.6	97.3
2022	80	4.2	18.6	98.8
2023	76	4.2	17.9	89.5
2024	64	4.1	15.5	90.6

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 Graduation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	74	4.0	18.5	21.6
2011	89	4.3	20.5	0
2012	57	4.0	14.2	0
2013	41	4.0	10.2	92.7
2014	41	4.0	10.2	82.9
2015	67	4.0	16.7	65.7
2016	59	4.0	14.7	91.5
2017	73	4.7	15.3	90.4
2018	82	4.0	20.5	85.4
2019	82	4.5	18.1	97.6
2020	106	5.0	21.2	93.4
2021	113	5.0	22.6	97.3
2022	80	4.2	18.6	98.8
2023	76	4.2	17.9	89.5
2024	64	4.1	15.5	90.6

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 Graduation Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,667 (20.8%)	$10,132 (79.2%)	$12,799
2020	$1,976 (19.3%)	$8,282 (80.7%)	$10,258
2021	$2,457 (24.4%)	$7,600 (75.6%)	$10,057

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway To Graduation Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1819^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1952^nd of 1961 High schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Gateway To Graduation Academy)	11	0	11%
End of Course Algebra I (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	57	27	30%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Gateway To Graduation Academy)	11	8	3%
End of Course Biology (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	39	41	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Gateway To Graduation Academy)	0	5	5%
End of Course English I Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	33	43	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Gateway To Graduation Academy)	4	8	4%
End of Course English II Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	28	29	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Gateway To Graduation Academy)	28	4	24%
End of Course U.S. History (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	68	51	17%
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	82	76	7.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	81	74	8.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.6%	89.5%	8.1%

Schools Near Gateway To Graduation Academy

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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)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway To Graduation Academy	Public	9-12	450 S Dowling St	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6446	64	4	15.5	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.9	1982^nd of 1987 public high schools	0.3%		1.8	1952^nd of 1961 public high schools	0.5%	30	0.0	0.0	0.0	9.1	11.1							$10,057	$2,457	$7,600
Positive Redirection Center	Public	6-12	450 S Dowling St	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-6275	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
San Benito High School	Public	10-12	450 S Williams Rd	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6500	1,944	139	13.9	77.6%	17 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1,920 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)								(n/a)	3.2	1.7	2.6	35.5	47.8							$12,509	$6,248	$6,261
Triumph Public High Schools-San Benito	Public, Charter	9-12	1785 W Business Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 276-9930	107	6	18.2		2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.4	1631^st of 1987 public high schools	17.9%		27.3	1438^th of 1961 public high schools	26.7%	193	22.2	38.5	14.3	25.6	59.0							$9,654	$1,877	$7,778
Idea College Preparatory San Benito	Public, Charter	6-12	2151 Russell Ln	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 399-5252	782	48	16.2	81.6%	28 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	745 (95.3%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	72.3	371^st of 1987 public high schools	81.3%		65.8	539^th of 1961 public high schools	72.5%	168	71.8	65.4	77.1	69.7	78.5	69.5	70.9	67.5	56.6	55.6	30.8	$11,307	$1,935	$9,372
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-4629	25			64.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$2,861	$681	$2,180
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-4629	39			89.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.4	1898^th of 1987 public high schools	4.5%		2.3	1936^th of 1961 public high schools	1.3%	38	0.0		14.3	14.3
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2330 W Bus Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-3509	51			92.2%	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1946^th of 1987 public high schools	2.1%		3	1903^rd of 1961 public high schools	3.0%	43	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.0	10.0
Harlingen Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	2901 Medical Dr	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 430-9690	360	22	16.5	55.0%	32 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	322 (89.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	94	18^th of 1987 public high schools	99.1%		93.8	17^th of 1961 public high schools	99.1%	1	68.2	93.0	100.0	99.0	100.0							$8,022	$888	$7,133
Secondary Alter Center	Public	6-12	1310 Sam Houston	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 427-3210	88	6	14.4	86.4%	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$127,297	$7,347	$119,949

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