Enrollment
1,255
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 391003910854 Charter school
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio — Independence, OH
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Online Academy of Ohio, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gateway Online Academy of Ohio · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Online Academy of Ohio compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio reports 1,255 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Online Academy of Ohio compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 1,255 Top 97% in Ohio — larger than 3% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 391003910854
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway Online Academy of Ohio
How many students attend Gateway Online Academy of Ohio?
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Online Academy of Ohio?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is 11.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Online Academy of Ohio?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is White at 63.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Independence, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Online Academy of Ohio?
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.