- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Louis, MO
Gateway Science Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Science Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290059203205Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Science Academy High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Science Academy High has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Academy High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Gateway Science Acad/St Louis · Missouri
NCES ID 290059203205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Gateway Science Academy High grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 290059203205 · St. Louis, MO High · SMALL · CHARTER
461 enr · 15.9:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Science Academy Middle (426 students)
Gateway Science Academy High grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gateway Science Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gateway Science Academy High
461 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Academy Middle
426 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
402 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
377 students
What this shows Gateway Science Academy High reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Science Academy High compares
Gateway Science Academy High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,754
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Gateway Science Academy High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Gateway Science Acad/St Louis reports $15,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Science Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Science Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Acad-South Ele | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Acad/St Louis | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Science Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in St. Louis
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Science Academy High
How many students attend Gateway Science Academy High?
Gateway Science Academy High has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy High is 15.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Science Academy High?
39.1% of students at Gateway Science Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Science Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Science Academy High is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Science Academy High?
Gateway Science Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Science Academy High rank among high schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Academy High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
Besides Gateway Science Academy High, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis also operates Gateway Science Academy Middle (426 students), Gateway Science Acad-South Ele (402 students), and Gateway Science Acad/St Louis (377 students). See the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis district page for the complete list.