GATEWAY ACADEMY
Where challenges are seen as learning opportunities and students are accepted and celebrated for their differences!
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026
THE GATEWAY DIFFERENCE
At Gateway Academy, we embrace every student for their strengths, their differences, and the unique qualities that make them exceptional. We believe learning should be inspiring, motivating, and yes—fun! That’s why our classrooms are filled with creativity, curiosity, and opportunities for individuality to shine.
As Arizona’s first private school exclusively serving Twice Exceptional students with High Functioning Autism, we know the powerful impact a supportive and inclusive community can make. Our accredited program is designed not just to challenge students academically, but also to help them grow socially, build confidence, and discover their passions. Watching our students flourish—preparing for college, career, and independence—is the heart of everything we do.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
Gateway Academy is the only school in the State of Arizona that supports a pure population of students with High Functioning Autism.
Our main focus is on Twice Exceptional students, and we use an educational approach that’s backed by 35 years of research and best practices tailored to the unique needs of our students. We offer a specialized school experience you won’t find anywhere else!
SEEKING BALANCE
Gateway Academy isn’t your typical school—it’s so much more!
At Gateway Academy, we provide more than a high-quality, engaging education—we nurture the whole student. Alongside rigorous academics, we place a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and offer tailored support services that empower students to grow into confident, independent, and contributing members of society.
By balancing challenge with encouragement, we help our students thrive academically, build meaningful connections, and develop the self-assurance they need to embrace their future. This balance not only fosters independence and confidence, but also ignites excitement for the endless opportunities and bright horizons ahead.
Gateway offers:
Equine Therapy
Dog Therapy
Counseling
Sports
Community Service
Social Norms
Sensory Strategies
Music
YES Day for Autism
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is excited to celebrate the 5th annual YES Day Walk for Autism® with our supportive community on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025!
Opening Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m., with an instructor-led stretch session to warm up our attendees for the Walk. Following the walk, participants can enjoy all that our fifth annual event has to offer!
GATEWAY IN THE NEWS
Phoenix school sees delayed help for older girls diagnosed with autism
A Phoenix school said it is seeing too many girls getting delayed help for autism because doctors missed the signs or misdiagnosed them. “It’s really stupid that girls don’t get diagnosed with autism because then you don’t know what’s wrong, and you don’t know why you can’t focus, and teachers just think that’s an excuse for not doing something,” said 12-year-old Kira Manzer…
In-person education critical
Going back to work or back to school takes a bit of adjustment after months of COVID-related isolation. In addition to exchanging sweatpants for business attire, many of us are re-learning a few social skills that may have atrophied after months of staring at a screen…
New Scottsdale center sees increase in demand from families in need
Families that have children who are on the autism spectrum may find it daunting to approach the search for treatments or services to help them, especially with so many available throughout the Valley…
Gateway Academy was featured on Univision!
In the features, Executive Director & CEO Robin Sweet discusses the benefit of resuming in-person learning for Gateway students.
Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says
ABC 15
April 16, 2025
Click on link for full Article !
https://www.abc15.com/news/national/autism-rates-in-us-rise-again-to-1-in-31-kids-cdc-says
