Enrollment
1,152
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroeville, PA
Gateway Shs
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421062000170
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Shs earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Shs has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Shs ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Monroeville, PA.
School address
District: Gateway Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421062000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Shs
Gateway Shs is a high-poverty, large high school in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,152 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,152 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 274 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,152 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Monroeville's high schools, it stands alongside Forbes Road Ctc (19 students): Gateway Shs is larger than that campus by headcount.
Gateway Sd also operates Moss Side Ms (983 students) and Ramsey El Sch (335 students) alongside Gateway Shs.
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 Shs compares
Gateway Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,152
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$20,123
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 45.7%
African American 32.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Gateway Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gateway Sd, which includes Gateway Shs.
$20,123
Per student
+12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 24.8%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gateway Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Side Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsey El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Park El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Monroeville
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 Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway Shs
How many students attend Gateway Shs?
Gateway Shs has 1,152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroeville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Shs is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Shs?
86.3% of students at Gateway Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Shs?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Shs is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Monroeville, PA. 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 Shs?
Gateway Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Shs rank among public schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Shs ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Monroeville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroeville on the city page.
Is Gateway Shs a good school?
Gateway Shs earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Sd?
Besides Gateway Shs, Gateway Sd also operates Moss Side Ms (983 students), Ramsey El Sch (335 students), and University Park El Sch (328 students). See the Gateway Sd district page for the complete list.
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