Gateway High School serves 213 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 213 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
8%
7%
White
54%
70%
Hawaiian
13%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.6%
24.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
213 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gateway High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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