Gateway High School serves 230 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 230 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
51%
71%
Hawaiian
15%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gateway High School?
230 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gateway High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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