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Gateway Charter School

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Summary

Gateway Charter High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Fort Myers, Florida, with a student population of 604. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 48 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Gateway Charter High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby public schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students, its academic performance tends to lag behind. The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 94.5% over the past few years, but these are generally lower than the nearby Gateway High School and Lehigh Senior High School. Additionally, Gateway Charter High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts, tend to be lower than the Lee County and Florida state averages.

One area of concern for Gateway Charter High School is its fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 4.6% to 57.1% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the nearby public schools and suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent student attendance, which can impact academic outcomes. Despite the increased spending per student, from $5,956 in 2020-2021 to $9,517 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has not seen significant improvements, indicating the need for more effective strategies to support student success.

604

Students ?

26.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913

(239) 768-3350

District: Lee

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.0%

White:

25.2%

African American:

20.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2012 → 42nd in 2023

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (41% vs 54% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (57% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school41%

District avg48%

Florida avg54%

Not ranked this year

Gateway Charter School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

56^th of 70Lee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2023	33.7	462 of 792	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	471 of 774	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.5	504 of 746	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.5	444 of 734	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	443 of 716	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.3	514 of 714	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.9	480 of 693	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.3	318 of 687	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.9	364 of 648	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.0	219 of 606	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.1	213 of 622	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	265 of 620	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.2	201 of 587	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.0	207 of 577	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.0	183 of 563	67.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2022-2023) ?

Biology 151%-12 vs state

US History48%-15 vs state

English Language Arts45%-4 vs state

Geometry40%-9 vs state

Algebra 118%-36 vs state

2.1

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 9, 2020

Since 2017, the administration has improved the school's learning environment. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The high school has dedicated teacher with low turn over. My son is currently a Senior and it wasn't until 2018 school year that things began to improve when administration was changed. Students are respected and teachers are able to get to know their students and make sure the electives suit their needs. If a student is struggling, the teachers are more than willing to stay after school for tutoring sessions and offer intervention until the skill is mastered. The administration promptly responds to email, will call to clarify any questions or address concerns. My youngest son isn't old enough to attend the high school but when he is, this is definitely the place for him. The school offers a wide variety of programs to meet all academic needs from intervention classes to Cambridge and Gifted. The start/stop time of the school is a plus as this allows students to go to work at a decent hour or attend after school events on time. I highly recommend Gateway Charter High School! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 14, 2010

This is a very poor educational facility. If you are looking for adult day care look no further. The administration is pathetic. Do not expect a graduate to attend college, this is pass the time daycare at best. If you want to encourage poor behavior in your child this is the place. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Despite the administrations incompetance, especially the principal, I see 3 major issues on the horizon; 1. These charter schools, CSUSA, numbered in the hundreds, now there are only 11 in FL. One already closed in Lee county this year. When this happens, teachers don't receive their last paychecks and students are out of luck.Get ready! 2. This school is up for reacredidation, I don't see this happening due to Admin, labs, literacy, curriculum, etc. This means these kids attendance soesn't count.Or it only counts for attendance. 3. This school has grown despite the drop in Lee county population due to its lack of discipline policy. GCHS has become the dumping ground for Lee county misfits therefore it has become a D school and has no possibility of educating the children. This school is now where you go if you have been kicked out of all the other Lee county schools. Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Charter schools are exempt from many Federal and State regulations but???...this school has no books, no curriculum, no labs???? The administration bows down to threats from students and parents???...Non qualified teachers?? No discipline!!! This is truly a "D" school, this is an example of privatizing public schools. The only care is that they don't lose money. I would give this school a 0 but 1 is as low as it goes. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. The literacy rating at this school demonstrates the lack of education received here. Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

This is one of the worst schools in Lee County, from your first impression to your last. The Principal wears his pants down around his knees like a slob. There are serious discipline problems. Their teachers quit every day. One instance this year is 12 weeks into the semester and already 4 math teachers quit the same class and 2 science teachers quit the same class, 2009. They have lost 9 teachers as of Dec. The administration is beyond incompetant and the only reason they are there is to keep the doors open. Students threaten teachers and teachers get fired??? This school is a D school that manipulates the facts. They scored 22% on science and 40% overall making them a D, however, they only allow 33% to take the FCAT, this is a Federal violation and why they were an A school, as of 2009 they are a B and sinking like a rock. The school is 5 years old, originally they got good students, this fell apart quickly. They offer 4 years of science, with no labs, another state violation. Good luck to the kids that go here, they are not getting an education, they are getting babysitten and poorly. Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Charter School

How many students attend Gateway Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Gateway Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Charter School?

Students at Gateway Charter School are 49% Hispanic, 25% White, 20% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Gateway Charter School in?

Lee

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