- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483879012292
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 64
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gateway to Graduation Academy shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483879012292 · San Benito, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 19:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Gateway to Graduation Academy shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gateway to Graduation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 76
Gateway to Graduation Academy
76 students
What this shows Gateway to Graduation Academy reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway to Graduation Academy compares
Gateway to Graduation Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), down 12.
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 64/100 (higher 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 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.
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.