Gateway High School is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is home to Osceola County's International Baccalaureate Program and is also the site for one of the largest Performing Arts Centers in the county, ...
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 1,660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
School Rankings
Gateway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2866 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway High School's ranking?
Gateway High School is ranked #2866 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gateway High School often compared to?
Gateway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Celebration High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
1,660 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gateway High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of Osceola School District.
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