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#2108 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gateway High School
High School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL
An Osceola high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
93 PANTHER PAWS TRL, Kissimmee, FL 34744
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), 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
$69,837
Median home value
$326,700
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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| Heritage Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Neocity AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Osceola
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #30 of 76
- District spending per student
- $10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway High School is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway High School
Gateway High School is a public high school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 1,660 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,108 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 1,660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 20.2:1. 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 #2,108 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gateway High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
66.1% 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
- 1,660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (407) 935-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34744)
- 62,756
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 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 34744; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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