Gateway To Success Academy

526 N SCOTTVILLE RD
SCOTTVILLE, MI 49454

Charter School 107 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway to Success Academy (GTSA), located in Scottville, Michigan, is a specialized public charter school designed to serve students who thrive in a non-traditional educational environment. The academy focuses on personalized learning, providing a flexible academic setting that supports students who may have struggled in conventional school systems. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles and earn their high school diplomas while building essential life skills.

Beyond its core academic mission, Gateway to Success Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and student-teacher mentorship. The school culture is built around a supportive community that prioritizes emotional well-being and career readiness, ensuring that graduates are prepared for post-secondary education or the workforce. By fostering a close-knit environment, GTSA provides the necessary resources and encouragement to help students who have been previously underserved reach their full potential.

107

Total Students

7.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway To Success Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	11
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
80 (74.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (10.3 %)
Two or More
9 (8.4 %)
Black
6 (5.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gateway To Success Academy
Phone:	(231)845-0922
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 5

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 17