GATES CHILI HIGH SCHOOL

www.gateschili.org

1,134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gates-Chili High School, located at 1 Spartan Way in Rochester, New York, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Gates Chili Central School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its "Spartan" school spirit. The school offers a broad academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and various support services designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Gates-Chili emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing a diverse array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous varsity athletic teams, fine and performing arts programs, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on fostering an inclusive environment and encouraging student involvement, the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and personal growth, ensuring its students are equipped to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

1,134

Total Students

102.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATES CHILI HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	207
Black	239
Asian	65
Two or More	90
American Indian	4

White
527 (46.6%)
Black
239 (21.1%)
Hispanic
207 (18.3%)
Two or More
90 (8.0%)
Asian
65 (5.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)247-5050
Website:	http://www.gateschili.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 289

Grade 10 276

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 272

Ungraded 9