Gateway High School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

gateway.aurorak12.org

1,564 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway High School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. Gateway offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to tailor their studies to meet their specific interests and career goals.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gateway High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs, which are designed to foster leadership and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and personal development, Gateway aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are empowered to achieve their potential and become active, contributing members of the Aurora community.

1,564

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	943
Black	268
Asian	68
Two or More	77
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
943 (60.3 %)
Black
268 (17.1 %)
White
169 (10.8 %)
Two or More
77 (4.9 %)
Asian
68 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (1.8 %)
American Indian
11 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)755-7160
Website:	http://gateway.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 411

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 368

Grade 12 433