At a glance
Reported students
592
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
292
Gate City High: 592 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 646
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Gate City High
Gate City High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gate City. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Scott County Public Schools. NCES reports 592 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 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 (93.9%) and multiracial (2.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. 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, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gate City High
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.5 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.9%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Scott County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rye Cove High
High · Grades 08–12
292 reported students
Twin Springs High
High · Grades 08–12
242 reported students
Virginia Connections Academy
Other · Grades 06–11
728 reported students
Shoemaker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
419 reported students
Weber City Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
380 reported students
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
308 reported students