- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kissimmee, FL
Gateway High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147002476
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Gateway High School held near 1,660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-66 students YoY 120147002476 · Kissimmee, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,882 enr · 21.6:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Gateway High School held near 1,660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 82.0 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
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school
Gateway High School
1,882 students
What this shows Gateway High School reports 1,882 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 Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,882 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,882
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
343
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
African American 11.6%
White 8.9%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Gateway High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,882 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway High School
How many students attend Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has 1,882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,726 (2022-23) → 1,660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway High School?
51.6% 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 75.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, 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 Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Gateway High School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.