Very Good
#30 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 13% of private schools
Gateway Academy
High School · Phoenix, AZ
A private high school in Phoenix, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.
3939 E SHEA BLVD, Phoenix, AZ 85028
- 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
Data not available
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Gateway Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,436
Median home value
$583,000
Median rent
$1,832/mo
College educated
56.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Basis PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | 5–12 | 1.3 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Shadow Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,148 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Shadow Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gateway Academy is listed in Phoenix, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy is a private high school in Phoenix, AZ, serving approximately 103 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Academy
What grades does Gateway Academy serve?
Gateway Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway Academy?
Gateway Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gateway Academy rank in AZ?
Gateway Academy ranks #30 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Gateway Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gateway Academy a private school?
Yes, Gateway Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gateway Academy a religious school?
No, Gateway Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 998-1071
- Area population (ZIP 85028)
- 18,952
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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