Gateway Achievement Center

Gateway Achievement Center is an alternative high school located in Moundsville, West Virginia. Serving students from fifth through twelfth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 42 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1 with five full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.6 out of 10, placing it in the 34th percentile among West Virginia schools based on its state ranking at #423 out of 641.

Academically, Gateway Achievement Center has an overall score of 2.4/10 with ELA and reading proficiency rates of 25% for students across all grades, and similarly, math proficiency stands at 25%. The school focuses on providing individualized support to help each student achieve their full potential despite current academic challenges. Gateway Achievement Center is situated in a town that sits on the edge of an urban area, offering its students both a close-knit community feel and access to nearby resources.

With an enrollment of 42 students, Gateway Achievement Center 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 Achievement Center 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 8.4:1, Gateway Achievement Center 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.