- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 66.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gate City, VA
Gate City High
Federal NCES profile for Gate City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510348001532
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gate City High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gate City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gate City High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gate City, VA.
School address
District: Scott County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510348001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Gate City High held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 510348001532 · Gate City, VA High · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 14.4:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Connections Academy (728 students)
Gate City High held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gate City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Conne
Virginia Connections Academy
728 students
- This school
Gate City High
592 students
- Shoemaker Elem
Shoemaker Elementary
419 students
- Weber City Ele
Weber City Elementary
380 students
- Duffield-Patto
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
308 students
- Nickelsville E
Nickelsville Elementary
302 students
What this shows Gate City High reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gate City High compares
Gate City High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Gate City High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County Public Schools reports $12,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gate City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Connections Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weber City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duffield-Pattonsville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nickelsville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gate City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gate City High
How many students attend Gate City High?
Gate City High has 592 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gate City, VA. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City High is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gate City High?
77.4% of students at Gate City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gate City High?
The largest demographic group at Gate City High is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Gate City, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gate City High?
Gate City High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gate City High rank among public schools in Gate City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gate City, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gate City on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County Public Schools?
Besides Gate City High, Scott County Public Schools also operates Virginia Connections Academy (728 students), Shoemaker Elementary (419 students), and Weber City Elementary (380 students). See the Scott County Public Schools district page for the complete list.