- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, CO
Gateway High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080234000063
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #10 of 13
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High School ranks #10 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Gateway High School held near 1,641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+77 students YoY 080234000063 · Aurora, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,748 enr · 23.6:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Gateway High School held near 1,641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gateway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- This school
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- Lotus School f
Lotus School for Excellence
1,008 students
What this shows Gateway High School reports 1,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway High School compares
Gateway High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 75% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,748
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
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.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 18.4%
White 8.1%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Gateway High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lotus School for Excellence | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway High School
How many students attend Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has 1,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,564 (2022-23) → 1,641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 23.6:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway High School?
67.4% of students at Gateway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway High School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway High School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High School ranks #10 of 13 high schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Gateway High School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.