Gateway Charter Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in North Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 88.4% Black and 77.4% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$55,844
in 2025,
up
$13,724
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$33,166per year
-$7,640
since 2015
State1,062ndof 1,081
Region102ndof 102
Peers148thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,675per year
+$6,234
since 2015
State672ndof 1,182
Region95thof 109
Peers130thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,364per year
+$26,158
since 2015
State223rdof 1,191
Region40thof 109
Peers48thof 165
All teachers
$55,844per year
+$13,724
since 2015
State801stof 1,201
Region98thof 110
Peers118thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$33,166per year
State1,062ndof 1,081
Region102ndof 102
Peers148thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,675per year
State672ndof 1,182
Region95thof 109
Peers130thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,364per year
State223rdof 1,191
Region40thof 109
Peers48thof 165
All teachers
$55,844per year
State801stof 1,201
Region98thof 110
Peers118thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.