Enrollment
350
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Gateway Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040004100718Charter school
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Early College High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #32 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 350
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Early College High School ranks #32 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040004100718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+65% vs state
What stands out at Gateway Early College High School
Gateway Early College High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 350 students.
Economic need is high: 79.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) spends $10,369 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's high schools, it stands alongside Madison Highland Prep (510 students): Gateway Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) is a single-school charter district, so Gateway Early College High School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Early College High School compares
Gateway Early College High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 65% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$10,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
African American 14.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Gateway Early College High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314), which includes Gateway Early College High School.
$10,369
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 81.6%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway Early College High School
How many students attend Gateway Early College High School?
Gateway Early College High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Early College High School?
79.8% of students at Gateway Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Early College High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Early College High School?
Gateway Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Early College High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Early College High School ranks #32 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Gateway Early College High School a good school?
Gateway Early College High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314)?
None; Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) is a single-school charter district, and Gateway Early College High School is its only campus.
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