Gateway Science Academy High vs Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Science Academy High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
461 students
Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Gateway Science Academy High St. Louis, Missouri | Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 497 | #1083 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6566 of 16,910 | #47092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 12% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Science Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 16.1).
- •Gateway Science Academy High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •Gateway Science Academy High does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 17%).
- •Gateway Science Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 100%).
- •Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Gateway Science Academy High is the larger school with 461 students compared with 272.
- •Gateway Science Academy High is a charter school while Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gateway Science Academy High better than Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Science Academy High ranks higher (57.0 vs 16.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gateway Science Academy High and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Science Academy High: 461. Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Science Academy High and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Gateway Science Academy High is 182nd of 497 and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. is 1083rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).