GATEWAY HIGH

860 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway High School, located in the Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, operates as a magnet school within the St. Louis Public School District. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its historical commitment to providing a specialized curriculum. The school is particularly noted for its focus on college preparatory studies, often attracting students who are looking for a more demanding academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, research, and high standards of achievement.

Beyond its academic core, Gateway High School is known for cultivating a competitive yet collaborative atmosphere. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, academic clubs, and arts initiatives, which are designed to produce well-rounded graduates. The school’s location in the city allows it to leverage partnerships with nearby cultural institutions and universities, providing students with unique opportunities for community engagement and academic enrichment as they prepare for post-secondary education.

860

Total Students

93.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	148
Black	577
Asian	42
Two or More	12

Black
577 (67.1%)
Hispanic
148 (17.2%)
White
81 (9.4%)
Asian
42 (4.9%)
Two or More
12 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)776-3300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	860
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 231

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 211

Grade 12 217