At a glance
Reported students
365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
430
Indiana Gateway Alternative School: 365 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Indiana Gateway Alternative School
Indiana Gateway Alternative School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Clarksville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Clarksville Community School Corp. NCES reports 365 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 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 White (73.2%) and Black (10.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Indiana Gateway Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic9%
- Black10.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
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.
Other schools in Clarksville Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clarksville Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
412 reported students
Clarksville Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
430 reported students
Clarksville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
649 reported students
Indiana Gateway Digital Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
5,318 reported students
Public schools near Indiana Gateway Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Senior High School High · Clarksville Community School Corp | 09–12 | 412 | 0.3 mi |
| Excel Center - Clarksville High · Charter · Excel Center - Clarksville | 09–12 | 329 | 0.8 mi |
| New Albany Senior High School High · New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch | 09–12 | 1,821 | 2.5 mi |
| Jeffersonville High School High · Greater Clark County Schools | 09–12 | 2,202 | 3.1 mi |
| Prosser Career Education Center High · New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch | 06–12 | 0 | 3.4 mi |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy High · Jefferson County | 09–12 | 1,256 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Gateway Alternative School
What grades does Indiana Gateway Alternative School serve?
Indiana Gateway Alternative School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Clarksville Community School Corp.
How many students attend Indiana Gateway Alternative School?
Indiana Gateway Alternative School reported 365 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indiana Gateway Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 365 students and 20.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Indiana Gateway Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indiana Gateway Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clarksville Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Indiana Gateway Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Indiana Gateway Alternative School in?
Indiana Gateway Alternative School is part of Clarksville Community School Corp, based in Clarksville, IN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indiana Gateway Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clarksville Senior High School (0.3 mi), Excel Center - Clarksville (0.8 mi), New Albany Senior High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.