Gateway Academy

Gateway Academy is a regular public high school located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, in the heart of Essex County. Situated at 415 Primrose Street, Gateway Academy serves students from seventh through twelfth grade with a small enrollment of just 103 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1 and 13 full-time equivalent teachers, the school offers personalized attention to help each student succeed.

Gateway Academy's academic performance shows room for growth, with an overall MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1495 out of 1796 schools in Massachusetts (placing it in the 17th percentile). The school’s Academic Score is 1.1/10, indicating areas where improvement is needed. In ELA and reading proficiency, only 9% of students are above average; for math, this number drops to just 2%, while science sees a slightly higher percentage at 14%.

Despite these challenges, the school continues to focus on student development and support. Gateway Academy is nestled in a large suburban area, providing a setting that combines urban conveniences with the comfort of suburbia.

With an enrollment of 103 students, Gateway Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Gateway Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1, Gateway Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.