Below Average
#1596 of 1,815 schools in CO
Gateway High School
High School · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a · Aurora, CO
An Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 SOUTH SABLE BLVD, Aurora, CO 80012
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway High School 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 Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), 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
$69,835
Median home value
$398,300
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Early Colleges AuroraCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Overland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,161 | Compare → |
| Vanguard Classical School - EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Rangeview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,117 | 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.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #41 of 56
- District spending per student
- $18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway High School is listed in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway High School
Gateway High School is a public high school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 1,641 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,596 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway High School
What grades does Gateway High School serve?
Gateway High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway High School rank in CO?
Gateway High School ranks #1,596 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Gateway High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gateway High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Gateway High School a charter school?
No, Gateway High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway High School a Title I school?
No, Gateway High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway High School?
83.9% of students at Gateway High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.0%
- Phone
- (303) 755-7160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80012)
- 51,389
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 80012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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