Serving 124 students in grades 6-12, Gateway To Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway To Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway To Success Academy's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway To Success Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway To Success Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2174 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway To Success Academy's ranking?
Gateway To Success Academy is ranked #2174 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway To Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Gateway To Success Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gateway To Success Academy?
124 students attend Gateway To Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gateway To Success Academy students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway To Success Academy?
Gateway To Success Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway To Success Academy offer ?
Gateway To Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway To Success Academy part of?
Gateway To Success Academy is part of Gateway To Success Academy School District.
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