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Gateway Science Academy High

5049 FYLER AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63139

About Gateway Science Academy High

Gateway Science Academy High School is a public charter high school in St. Louis, Missouri, for students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 350 students at the school, and each teacher has 16 students. This makes it possible for individualized learning and focused teaching. Gateway Science Academy High is all about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on projects and other fun things to do. Advanced Placement® classes are available to students, and 58% of them take them to get ready for college. The school has a lot of different types of students. For instance, 45% of the students are from a minority group and 55% are low-income. According to the academic proficiency data, 48% of students are good at math. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with what the district says it should be. When they need to, students can take tests like the SAT or ACT. Gateway Science Academy High is in St. Louis and has a tough and interesting atmosphere that focuses on STEM skills, critical thinking, and helping students succeed. People say that this school is one of the best for students who want to learn about science and technology.

Gateway Science Academy High Contact Information

Address

5049 FYLER AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63139

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Phone

(314) 261-4361

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 0% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
423
Total Students
$47360
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 72 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gateway Science Academy High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.08%
Asian 3.55%
Hispanic 8.98%
Black 20.33%
Two+ Races 12.06%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.08%
Asian
3.55%
Hispanic
8.98%
Black
20.33%
Two+ Races
12.06%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 423
39.72%
168 Female
60.28%
255 Male

Student Population

423 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

107 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gateway Science Academy High is making its STEM classes even better by adding an aerospace engineering elective and a robotics program that students can compete in for the 2026 school year. The computer science building on campus has been updated to include separate areas for studying cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Students are getting ready for regional competitions in the spring where they will show off their original technical projects to professionals in the field.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Gateway Science Academy High a leading STEM school?

Ans. The school offers robust science, technology, engineering, and math programs through practical activities.

Q2. How does Gateway Science Academy High prepare students for college?

Ans. Students take Advanced Placement® courses and receive guidance for college readiness.

Q3. Are SAT and ACT exams supported at Gateway Science Academy High?

Ans. Yes, students receive support and resources for SAT and ACT participation.

Q4. How does the school encourage student engagement?

Ans. Students participate in STEM projects, labs, and competitions to build skills and confidence.

Q5. How diverse is Gateway Science Academy High?

Ans. The school serves a diverse student body with 45% minority enrollment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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