At a glance
Reported students
1,748
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Gateway High School: 1,748 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Gateway High School
Gateway High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in AURORA. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A. NCES reports 1,748 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and Black (18.4%). English learners represent 34.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gateway High School
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.88
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic63.6%
- Black18.4%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hinkley High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,527 reported students
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
High · Grades 09–12
2,045 reported students
Rangeview High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,078 reported students
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 06–12
927 reported students
Aurora Science & Tech High School
High · Grades 09–12
434 reported students
William Smith High School
High · Grades 09–12
410 reported students