GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL

GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 25 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL, located in St. Louis, Missouri, operates as a specialized state school under the oversight of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It is part of a network of state-operated schools designed to provide high-quality, intensive educational and therapeutic services to students with complex special education needs. The facility is dedicated to supporting students who require a more specialized environment than what may be available in a traditional local school district setting.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering independence and functional development through a multidisciplinary approach. By integrating individualized educational plans (IEPs) with therapeutic support services, the staff at Gateway/Hubert Wheeler works to address the unique behavioral, communication, and academic requirements of each student. Their programming emphasizes preparing students for life beyond the classroom, ensuring that each individual is provided with the specific resources and environment necessary to reach their fullest potential in a supportive and structured academic community.

For more information, contact GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL at (314) 340-5902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.