Below Average
#1763 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gateway High
High School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5101 MCREE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63110
Enrollment
816
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
816
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,763 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#113 of 193
public schools
In district
#33 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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About Gateway High
Gateway High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Gateway High serves approximately 816 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gateway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,763 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Gateway High show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
58% of students at Gateway High 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.
Score Breakdown
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Gateway High — Students at Gateway High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.
How Gateway High Compares
See how Gateway High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5101 MCREE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gateway High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH (rated 7.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| ST AMBROSE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| FOREST PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | — |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF St. Louis | 0.8 mi | — |
| ADAMS ELEM. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI EAEC St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | — |
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,809
Median Home Value
$314,600
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
Population
17,725
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
42.3%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
34.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FULTON SR. HIGH Fulton, MO | 5.0 |
| MOBERLY SR. HIGH Moberly, MO | 5.0 |
| WARRENTON HIGH Warrenton, MO | 5.0 |
| KENNETT HIGH Kennett, MO | 5.1 |
| LAFAYETTE HIGH St. Joseph, MO | 5.1 |
| MARYVILLE HIGH Maryville, MO | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gateway High
What grades does Gateway High serve?
Gateway High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway High?
Gateway High has an enrollment of approximately 816 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway High rank in MO?
Gateway High ranks #1,763 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gateway High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gateway High a charter school?
No, Gateway High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway High a Title I school?
No, Gateway High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway High?
100.0% of students at Gateway High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 816
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (314) 776-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #33 of 63
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