GATEWAY ACADEMY-SIERRA VISTA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
GATEWAY ACADEMY-SIERRA VISTA CHARTER H S is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS CENTRAL TEXAS school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 140 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, GATEWAY ACADEMY-SIERRA VISTA CHARTER H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Gateway Academy-Sierra Vista Charter High School, located in Laredo, Texas, is part of the Southwest Arkansas Public School (SAPI) network. It functions as an alternative educational setting designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may not thrive in traditional high school settings. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, aiming to assist students in overcoming academic hurdles and completing the requirements necessary for a high school diploma.
The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, often utilizing technology-driven curriculum to allow students to work at their own pace. By offering a smaller, more focused academic environment, Gateway Academy-Sierra Vista seeks to engage students who are at risk of dropping out or who need a non-traditional pathway to graduation. Through its partnership with the SAPI network, the school prioritizes educational equity and post-secondary preparation, striving to ensure that all students have the tools needed to succeed in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact GATEWAY ACADEMY-SIERRA VISTA CHARTER H S at (956) 723-0345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78046
(956) 723-0345
http://www.sapiacademies.org
GATEWAY ACADEMY-SIERRA VISTA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in LAREDO, TX with about 140 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - Total Students:
- 140
- Teachers:
- 8.24
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 140 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GATEWAY ACADEMY-SIERRA VISTA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.