Enrollment
1,748
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway High School
Gateway High School is a higher-need, large high school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 1,748 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 42% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 67.4% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,748 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students) and Rangeview High School (2,078 students) alongside Gateway High School.
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 High School compares
Gateway High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Gateway High School.
$16,314
Per student
+0%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
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.
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
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Gateway High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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