Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Gate City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Gate City High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gate City High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gate City High School?
The graduation rate of Gate City High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gate City High School?
601 students attend Gate City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gate City High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gate City High School?
Gate City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gate City High School offer ?
Gate City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gate City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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