Gateway Achievement Center

Marshall County Schools
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
38 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Gateway Achievement Center, located in Moundsville, West Virginia, is an alternative educational facility operating under the Marshall County Schools system. The center is specifically designed to provide a supportive and structured learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome behavioral, social, or academic challenges, keeping them on a path toward graduation and personal success.

The curriculum at Gateway focuses on both academic credit recovery and behavioral intervention, ensuring that students meet state standards while developing the life skills necessary for their future. By fostering a close-knit community with specialized staff, the center works to re-engage students who have become disconnected from their education. Ultimately, the Gateway Achievement Center serves as a vital resource within the community, providing the necessary guidance and flexibility to help students reach their full potential.
38
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    37 (97.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Marshall County Schools
Phone: (304)843-4526
Website: http://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/gateway-achievement-center/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 4 1
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio