Gateway High School (Kissimmee, Florida)

Gateway High School
Location
Kissimmee, Florida
United States
Information
Type Public
Established 1986--
School district Osceola County
Principal Mr. Larry Meadows
Assistant principals Dr. Leigh Anne Cooley, Ms. Demetria Wilson, Mr. Brad Linville
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2300
Campus type Suburban
Mascot Panther
Affiliation None
Website

Gateway High School is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is home to Osceola County's International Baccalaureate Program and is also the site for one of the largest Performing Arts Centers in the county, which houses the prestigious Thespian Society, known for its various productions and awards won at the Florida Thespian Competition. The mission of Gateway High School is to enhance the students' academic, artistic, social, and technological skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society.

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Academic Departments

Art Education Business Education Career Paths Dance Drama Dual Enrollment English ESE ESOL Family and Consumer Sciences Foreign Language Health /Physical Education Industrial Education International Baccalaureate Marine Corps Junior ROTC Marketing Mathematics Media /Technology Music Public Service Science Social Studies

Extracurricular activities

Gateway High School hosts numerous extracurricular activities. In the 2007-2008 school year, the school is most known for an active International Club, BETA Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Fellowship for Christian Athletes, FCCLA, Business Professionals of America, Panther Knights, Dance Department, Drama Club, Debate Club, Kids Aid Society, DECA, Key Club, Spanish National Honor Society, German National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Senior Class, Junior Class, Gateway Bowling Club (Bowling Team), National Honor Society, and Student Government. There are also committees in which students, parents, and teachers may voice their opinions such as SAC and STAC.

Drama Club

07/08 History: The Drama Department has finished its 07/08 season! The club began its production season with Charlotte's Web (November 29–30 and December 1) and continued its line up with The Nerd (February 29) and Big River, (April 24–26). At District IE Competition, Gateway High School garnered 3 Best in Show Awards, as well as over 20 total "Superior" ratings. The club also attended the District One-Act competition where it received a "Superior" and "Best Ensemble" award. This was the first time the club attended one-act festival in several years. At State Festival in April the club received 4 "Superior" ratings. Director: Mr. Donald Rupe:

Athletic Teams at Gateway

Marine Corps JROTC PROGRAM

A program that teaches unity, justice, and how to be a model citizen and how all cadets in this program can give back to the community and to show their love for their Country. All cadets will learn military values and discipline and all have no obligation to join the military.

Media

Gateway was nominated for Cool School of the Week from My Fox Orlando in November 2007.

Students

School Enrollment: 2713
White students: 615
Black students: 294
Hispanic students: 1689
Asian students: 112
Native American students: 3
Female students: 1427
Male students: 1286
Students with disabilities: 10.6%
Stability: 92.0%
Dropout rate: 4.5%
High School graduation rate: 80.5%

Students Per Grade

Freshmen: 752
Sophomore: 562
Juniors: 678

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