Very Good
#698 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Gateway to Success Academy
High School · Gateway to Success Academy · Scottville, MI
A charter high school in Scottville, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
526 N SCOTTVILLE RD, Scottville, MI 49454
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 48% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway to Success Academy score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI 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
How we rate schools
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Where Gateway to Success Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottville), 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
$56,643
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High ScEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 11–12 | 2.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Developmental ClassroomswsesdEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 157 | 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.
Gateway to Success Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gateway to Success Academy is listed in Gateway To Success Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway to Success Academy
Gateway to Success Academy is a public high school in Scottville, MI, part of Gateway to Success Academy, serving approximately 124 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway to Success Academy
What grades does Gateway to Success Academy serve?
Gateway to Success Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway to Success Academy?
Gateway to Success Academy has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway to Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway to Success Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway to Success Academy rank in MI?
Gateway to Success Academy ranks #698 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gateway to Success Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway to Success Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 to Success Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway to Success Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Gateway to Success Academy a charter school?
Yes, Gateway to Success Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway to Success Academy a Title I school?
No, Gateway to Success Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway to Success Academy?
83.9% of students at Gateway to Success Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (231) 845-0922
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49454)
- 4,905
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 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.
- 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 49454; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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