Enrollment
76
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Benito, TX
Gateway to Graduation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gateway to Graduation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483879012292
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway to Graduation Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway to Graduation Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway to Graduation Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879012292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway to Graduation Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway to Graduation Academy
Gateway to Graduation Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in San Benito, Texas, enrolling 76 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Texas schools, with 76 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 33.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students) and Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students) alongside Gateway to Graduation Academy.
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 to Graduation Academy compares
Gateway to Graduation Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Benito Cisd, which includes Gateway to Graduation Academy.
$13,809
Per student
+1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 54.4%
Federal 33.8%
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 to Graduation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway to Graduation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway to Graduation Academy
How many students attend Gateway to Graduation Academy?
Gateway to Graduation Academy has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Benito, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway to Graduation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway to Graduation Academy is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway to Graduation Academy?
88.2% of students at Gateway to Graduation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway to Graduation Academy?
Gateway to Graduation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway to Graduation Academy rank among high schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway to Graduation Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Benito on the city page.
Is Gateway to Graduation Academy a good school?
Gateway to Graduation Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas 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 San Benito Cisd?
Besides Gateway to Graduation Academy, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.
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