Gateway High School

I love GHS and believe this is one of the best HS in Osceola County. My daughter graduated from GHS in May 2007, and is currently finishing her Bachellors degree in USF and enrolled in a master's degree program. The teachers and administrators at Gateway HS are extremely helpful. I absolubtly highly recomment Gateway HS. Go Panther!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I heard so many bad things about the school but I believe a school does not make the student. The student makes the school. So far, my son has not had one problem. He has so many friends. He is in the honors program. While the curriculum is a bit tough he is keeping up the pace and it's made him much more responsible and serious about his future. He plays varsity football and now helps out with the basketball team. He's taken the PSAT's and has a feel for the SAT exams. He is looking forward to the next few years and already thinking about college. This is the attitude I want him to keep. The teachers are good. I've emailed them on several occasions when I have had concerns and they have responded all the time. Some have emailed me at their initiative. Communication is the key to success!
--Submitted by a parent

The standard of the school has greatly decrease this year mainly, I believe, because of the cuts in school funds. Otherwise the school is great and the teachers are helpfull and well educated
--Submitted by a parent

i believe this school is better than the average public school. i am in the IB program over there and the students are great and willing to learn at all costs. i think that if you know that your parents can't afford your college try to get to this school so that you will excel in your academics. this school can up your atheltic ability but not as high as poinciana high school(basketball,football)
--Submitted by a student

This is a very good school, the students get all the attetntion that they need.
--Submitted by a parent

Gateway is a good school. I learned a lot as a former student.
--Submitted by a former student

The principal is very involved. He runs a 'tight ship'. Security is high. Students can choose to associate with other students who are focused on academics. The rumors that run around about this school are unjustified.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school in florida.
--Submitted by a parent

The mainstream courses at Gateway High School are mostly acceptable, though some are subpar, due partially to the low-budget school district and lack of sufficient numbers in the teaching staff. However, I remain impressed with the International Baccalaureate courses and teachers, which seem to be excellent. However, in an ideal environment such as an IB classroom, where students are motivated, disciplined and willing to learn, it probably wouldn't matter if the teacher was a complete moron. Unfortunately, as is to be expected, students still remain who are there only because they are too young to drop-out and create continuous discipline problems for the school. Under the new principal, though, discipline seems to be taking a turn for the better.
--Submitted by a student

The main problem with this school is that it is overpopulated! The IB program is great, however great regular academic classes as well as good teachers are harmed because there are just way too many students per classroom. Some sports are not that successful, but yet they do provide a good opportunity for students to develop their athletic abilities.
--Submitted by a parent