GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY

(214)375-1921

www.gatewaycharter.org

Charter School 196 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway Charter Academy, located on East Wheatland Road in Dallas, is a public charter school serving middle and high school students. As part of the Gateway Charter network, the school is designed to provide an alternative educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and college readiness. The institution focuses on creating a structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while navigating the critical transitional years of secondary education.

The academy’s mission is centered on fostering a supportive community that integrates high-quality instruction with the specific needs of its student population. By utilizing the flexibility inherent in the charter school model, Gateway Charter Academy aims to provide personalized learning opportunities and innovative curricula to help students build a strong foundation for post-secondary success. For families in the Dallas area, the school serves as an option for those seeking a focused, mission-driven approach to secondary schooling outside of the traditional district model.

196

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY - MIDDLE - H S
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	18
Black	175
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
175 (89.3%)
Hispanic
18 (9.2%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (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:	GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY
Phone:	(214)375-1921
Website:	http://www.gatewaycharter.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 36

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 22