- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lehigh Acres, FL
Gateway High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108008840
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+331 students YoY
Gateway High School grew from 1,981 students in 2022-23 to 2,312 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+331 students YoY 120108008840 · Lehigh Acres, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,343 enr · 31.2:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Gateway High School grew from 1,981 students in 2022-23 to 2,312 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 75.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gateway 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
- This school
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
- Cape Coral Hig
Cape Coral High School
2,008 students
What this shows Gateway High School reports 2,343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway High School compares
Gateway High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.2:1 | ▲ 75% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,343
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,108
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 781 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 21.6%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Gateway High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
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 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cape Coral High School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2,343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway High School
How many students attend Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has 2,343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,981 (2022-23) → 2,312 (2023-24), up 331.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 31.2:1, which is 75% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway High School?
50.2% of students at Gateway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway High School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Gateway High School rank among high schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Gateway High School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Ida S. Baker High School (2,191 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.