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Gateway High School
High School · Ottumwa Comm School District
907 Gateway Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
38.3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
38.3:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Gateway High School
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About Gateway High School
Gateway High School is a public high school in Ottumwa, IA, part of Ottumwa Comm School District. Gateway High School serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 38.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Gateway High School show 19% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
Gateway High School runs 38.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
84% of students at Gateway High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.3:1
- Address
- 907 Gateway Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Phone
- (641) 684-6597
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores IA ISASP (2024-25)
Based on 5 test records from IA state assessments. About our data
How Gateway High School Compares
See how Gateway High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
907 Gateway Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gateway High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cardinal High School (rated 7.0/10, 10.7 miles away, in nearby Eldon). Another option is Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High (rated 4.7/10, 13.7 miles away, in nearby Eddyville). Additionally, Ottumwa High School (rated 3.7/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Ottumwa, see our Ottumwa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| James Elementary School Ottumwa | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| SETON CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ottumwa | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Ottumwa High School Ottumwa | 1.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School Ottumwa | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Evans Middle School Ottumwa | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| OTTUMWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ottumwa | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Wilson Elementary School Ottumwa | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Douma Elementary School Ottumwa | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Ottumwa Virtual Learning Ottumwa | 1.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center Ottumwa | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Liberty Elementary School Ottumwa | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Ottumwa | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Fremont Elementary Fremont | 13.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Cardinal Elementary Eldon | 10.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Cardinal High School Eldon | 10.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Cardinal Junior High Eldon | 10.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Blakesburg Elementary Blakesburg | 12.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High Eddyville | 13.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Eddyville Elementary Eddyville | 14.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Davis County Elementary Bloomfield | 18.6 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,091
Median Home Value
$109,600
Median Rent
$955/mo
Population
30,341
College Educated
20.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Avg Commute
18.6 min
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Median Age
39.4
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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 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High School is 38.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Gateway High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway High School has 19% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
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?
69.1% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wapello County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.9%
- Phone
- (641) 684-6597
Resources & Links
District
Ottumwa Comm School District- District Enrollment
- 5,011
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,391
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