GATEWAY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

www.gatewaycharterhigh.org

Charter School 604 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway Charter High School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. As part of the Charter Schools USA network, the institution emphasizes a structured curriculum, small class sizes, and a strong partnership between students, teachers, and parents. The school focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the modern global economy.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Gateway Charter High School promotes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs. The school prioritizes individualized learning, utilizing data-driven instruction to monitor student progress and provide support where needed. By creating a safe and collaborative community, Gateway aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are not only academically proficient but also responsible and engaged citizens within their community.

604

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	296
Black	123
Asian	21
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
296 (49.0%)
White
152 (25.2%)
Black
123 (20.4%)
Asian
21 (3.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)768-3350
Website:	http://www.gatewaycharterhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 181

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATEWAY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	181
Grade 10	169
Grade 11	125
Grade 12	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATEWAY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	44.7%
Male	334	55.3%

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