- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Myers, FL
Gateway Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108003955Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Charter High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Charter High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
604 on latest CCD 120108003955 · Fort Myers, FL High · MID · CHARTER
604 enr · 26.3:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gateway Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 604
Gateway Charter High School
604 students
What this shows Gateway Charter High School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Charter High School compares
Gateway Charter High School vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Charter High School
How many students attend Gateway Charter High School?
Gateway Charter High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Charter High School?
45.9% of students at Gateway Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Charter High School?
Gateway Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Charter High School rank among high schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Gateway Charter High School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.