Enrollment
1,255
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, OH
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Online Academy of Ohio, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391003910854Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 89.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,255
- students enrolled
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Online Academy of Ohio ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH.
School address
District: Gateway Online Academy of Ohio · Ohio
NCES ID 391003910854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
89.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+392% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Online Academy of Ohio compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Online Academy of Ohio
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is a large charter high school in Independence, Ohio, enrolling 1,255 students.
Class loads run heavy: 89.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 392% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,255 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Among Independence's high schools, it stands alongside Independence High School (305 students): Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (89.6:1 vs 13.3:1).
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is a single-school charter district, so Gateway Online Academy of Ohio operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,255 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Ohio, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Online Academy of Ohio compares
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 89.6:1 | ▲ 392% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
89.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
89.6:1
students per teacher
- 392% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Similar high schools in Independence
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,255 students)
Next steps
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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 89.6:1, which is 392% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 471% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Independence, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Online Academy of Ohio?
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gateway Online Academy of Ohio rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Online Academy of Ohio ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
Is Gateway Online Academy of Ohio a good school?
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Gateway Online Academy of Ohio?
None; Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is a single-school charter district, and Gateway Online Academy of Ohio is its only campus.
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