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#5116 of 8,552 schools in TX
Gateway Tech H S
High School · Orenda Charter School · Georgetown, TX
An Orenda Charter School charter high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2951 WILLIAMS DR, Georgetown, TX 78628
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway Tech H S score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 29 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gateway Tech H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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
$117,198
Median home value
$467,700
Median rent
$1,552/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,024 | Compare → |
| Chip Richarte H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | 1.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Behavioral Health InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| S T E P - C O R EEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 3.6 mi | 3 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Orenda Charter School
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $8,759NCES 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 Tech H S is listed in ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Tech H S
Gateway Tech H S is a public high school in Georgetown, TX, part of Orenda Charter School, serving approximately 46 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,116 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Tech H S
What grades does Gateway Tech H S serve?
Gateway Tech H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway Tech H S?
Gateway Tech H S has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
How does Gateway Tech H S rank in TX?
Gateway Tech H S ranks #5,116 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Gateway Tech H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Tech H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Tech H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Tech H S has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gateway Tech H S a charter school?
Yes, Gateway Tech H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway Tech H S a Title I school?
No, Gateway Tech H S is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.7%
- Phone
- (512) 868-5299
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 78628)
- 44,821
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78628; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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