GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public charter school that is part of the ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in GEORGETOWN, TX with about 1,256 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 70 teachers, GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 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 COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, located in Georgetown, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Operated as part of the Orenda Education system, the school is founded on a classical, college-preparatory philosophy. Its academic model emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education, often focusing on core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of strong character traits.
The school is well-regarded for its structured environment and focus on high academic standards. By offering a K-12 continuum, Gateway aims to provide a consistent educational experience that builds foundational skills in the elementary years and transitions into advanced, college-level coursework—such as Dual Credit or Advanced Placement opportunities—during high school. With its commitment to "empowering students to reach their full potential," the school serves as a popular alternative for families in the Williamson County area seeking a focused, academic-centered public education.
For more information, contact GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (512) 868-4947 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
(512) 868-4947
http://www.gatewaycps.org
GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in GEORGETOWN, TX with about 1,256 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 1,256
- Teachers:
- 70.95
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,256 students
- White
- 64.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.