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Gateway High School

High School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL

A Lee high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

13820 GRIFFIN DR, Fort Myers, FL 33913

  • Math 39% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.9:1
District spending per student$12,108
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Gateway High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency39%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2024
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,925

Median home value

$439,200

Median rent

$1,914/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crosspointe AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.0 mi87Compare →
Crosspointe Academy, Inc.Private · tuition6.8privatePK–121.0 mi77Compare →
Lehigh Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–122.5 mi2,509Compare →
Gateway Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.7PK–122.8 mi2,977Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lee

Schools in district
120
Rank in district
#55 of 110
District spending per student
$12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gateway High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway High School

Gateway High School is a public high school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 2,312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,529 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

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 2,312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 28.9:1. 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 FL?

Gateway High School ranks #2,529 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Gateway High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

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?

52.2% 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
2,312
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
Area population (ZIP 33913)
28,172
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
53.2
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 · 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 33913; 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, 2020-2021, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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