Who is Gateway Academy for?

Gateway Academy serves bright, neurodivergent (twice-exceptional) students in grades 6–12, academically capable young people ready for real acceleration, who do best with support built into the day.

How much does Gateway Academy cost?

Arizona ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) fully covers tuition, meaning $0 out-of-pocket. Families who don't qualify can explore additional funding and scholarship options with our admissions team.

What grades does Gateway Academy serve?

Grades 6 through 12, at its campus at 3939 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix, AZ.

Do students earn college credit?

Yes, 100% of Gateway students earn college credit in grades 8–12 through the ASU Accelerate dual-enrollment program, versus about 25% statewide.

What makes Gateway different?

Small classes (12:1 middle school, 14:1 high school), a curriculum built for 2e learners, three high-school pathways (traditional diploma, ASU Accelerate dual enrollment, and Penn Foster CTE), and counseling, social skills, and executive-function support integrated into every day.

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Bright minds.
Wired differently.See where your mind can take you!

Arizona's school for twice-exceptional students, grades 6–12: bright, capable, neurodivergent, and ready to go further.

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Accredited & recognized byWASCCOGNIANASET School of Excellence

$0Tuitionwith AZ ESA

$225K+Potential Family Savingsvs. traditional college costs

3Diploma PathwaysASU Accelerate & Penn Foster CTE

100%Earn College Creditstudents in grades 8–12

Where students begin

Pick a starting point.

Grades 6–8

Middle School

The reset years: small classes, dogs on campus, and the confidence to walk into 9th grade ready.

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Grades 9–12

High School

Three pathways to a diploma, college credit, and a plan for what comes after Gateway.

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Grades 8–12

Early College

Most Warriors are already earning college credit, some finish an Associate's degree before they graduate.

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Gateway by the numbers

A few more numbers worth knowing.

Beyond tuition and college credit, here's what else a year at Gateway looks like.

48Unique field tripsoffered each semester

⅓Already in collegeof our junior-high students

1,000'sIn scholarshipsearned by our students

See what families actually pay →How early college works →

The Gateway Difference

What makes us unique?

Gateway is built, staffed, and focused on one specific community of learners, and that focus shapes everything from class size to the school day.

Built for 2e Minds

Twice-exceptional, through and through, we see both sides, and we teach to both, every day.

Small by Design

12–14 students per class, so every learner is known and taught the way they need.

Support Woven In

Counseling, social skills, executive functioning, pragmatic language, and sensory strategies are integrated into every day.

College Prep, Three Ways

A traditional diploma, ASU dual enrollment, or Penn Foster career-technical, whichever fits the student.

Life in the Warrior Village

More than a school. A village.

Therapy dogs on campus every day, equine therapy, a rock band, prom, and 2026 Division I state champions, all built on the programs below.

Equine therapy at Gateway Academy — Equine therapy

Talent show at Gateway Academy — Talent show

Medal day at Gateway Academy — Medal day

State champions at Gateway Academy — State champions

Prom night at Gateway Academy — Prom night

Equine Therapy

Partnering with horses to build confidence, focus, and emotional regulation.

Dog Therapy

Certified therapy dogs on site every day, calm, connection, and joy.

Counseling

On-staff counselors supporting every student, every day.

Sports

Warriors athletics, team building at every skill level.

Community Service

Purposeful work in the community, tied to real outcomes.

Social Skills

PEERS-based social skills with the social language that makes school and life easier.

Sensory Strategies

Classrooms and breaks designed for sensory regulation.

Music

Playing and creating, a regular part of the Gateway week.

Stories from our families

In their own words.

My son really needed that opportunity to feel safe, respected and heard at school. You and your team have shown up and done all of the above repeatedly, thank you!

CindyGateway Academy Parent

The best, brought to our students.

We don't go it alone. Gateway brings in proven partners so every Warrior gets more than a classroom.

ASU Accelerate

College credit, grades 8–12, earned right on our campus.

Hunkapi Farms

Equine therapy that builds confidence, focus, and calm.

Penn Foster

Industry-recognized career diplomas, career-ready at graduation.

Minecraft Education

Game-based STEM that finally clicks for 2e learners.

Gateway in the news

Making headlines.

Accelerate ASU

How Gateway students are taking on college early

ASU's official feature on Gateway Academy, how twice-exceptional students are earning college credit, building confidence, and planning futures that once seemed out of reach.

ABC15 Arizona

North Phoenix school invests in tech to help students thrive

ABC15 covers Gateway Academy's $325,000 investment in drones, VR, 3D printers, and iPads, putting cutting-edge tools in the hands of twice-exceptional students.

Business Wire

Gateway Academy receives prestigious WASC accreditation

After a rigorous six-year process, Gateway earns WASC accreditation, the same standard as top private schools nationwide.

Where Warriors Go Next

Big things, nationwide.

Gateway graduates go on to colleges, universities, and careers across the country. Every pin is a Warrior who left ready.

50+

Alumni destinations

30+

States represented

100%

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01AcademicsThree pathways, ASU credit from 8th grade, and STEM that finally clicks for 2e minds.Learn more 02Student LifeTherapy dogs every day, equine therapy, a rock band, sports, a community that gets each other.Learn more 03Tuition & ESA$0 through Arizona ESA. We'll show you exactly how it works.Learn more 04AdmissionsRolling admissions, simple steps, and a campus tour whenever you're ready.Learn more

See it for yourself.

Tours run throughout the school year. Bring your student, meet the team, and walk the campus before you make any decisions.

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Bright minds.Wired differently.See where your mind can take you!