Founded in 2005, Gateway Academy is one of the only schools in the state of Arizona exclusively serving students with autism. The faculty here believe every student should be embraced for their strengths, differences and what makes them exceptional.
As an accredited private school serving the greater Phoenix area, Gateway Academy offers a structured academic curriculum for nearly 100 students in grades six through 12 who have been diagnosed with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In addition to classes, students can engage in programs specific to their individual needs, including equine therapy, where students can engage in communication, emotional bonding and sensory experiences; dog therapy, where they can improve vocalization and social skills; and music therapy, which can help lower anxiety.
Other core offerings include counseling, community service, social language, sensory integration, adaptive physical education and even a virtual reality lab—to empower students both socially and physically. With a well-tended, 8-acre campus, the school also has plenty of outdoor space and facilities for team sports.
Gateway Academy
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade 2-12
3939 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ
School Details
Students
114
Head of School
O. Robin Sweet
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average GPA
3.94
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,000
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.94
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
24
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
4
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
30%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
76.2%
Hispanic
18.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
1.8%
Native American
1.8%
Specialty School Programs
Special Education Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
7 Students
Northern Arizona University
4 Students
Academy of Art University
4 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
3 Students
University of Arizona
3 Students
Grand Canyon University
3 Students
Scottsdale Community College
3 Students
Whittier College
3 Students
Bethel University - Minnesota
2 Students
Arizona Christian University
2 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Communications
3 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Engineering
2 Students
Computer Software Engineering
2 Students
Business
1 Students
Biology
1 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
1 Students
Aerospace Engineering
1 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics
1 Students
Botany and Plant Physiology
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/17/2019
Gateway Academy has been a blessing to our child. Our son's public school was not addressing his uniqueness and the teachers did not want to give him the additional support that he needed. The ESA scholarship fully funds our tuition at Gateway and we have seen such amazing growth in his social skills after only a year in the program. We love all of his teachers, support staff, and administration.
12/13/2018
I hate it, there's been instances of blood on mirrors, pancakes in toilets, and apparently one child was told he was "too queer."
GreatSchools Reviews
8/9/2025
This school has been a life changer for me. I started at this school just this school year, and all the kids were so welcoming and kind. The teachers act like they truly care and want to support the students, which is hard to find at public schools. The teachers truly want you to succeed, not just i...
7/22/2025
Gateway Academy is a private day school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades 6–12 who are identified as Twice Exceptional (2e), meaning they demonstrate both giftedness and learning differences, such as High Functioning Autism. The school is designed to support the academic, social, and e...
7/18/2025
My son has been at Gateway for about four years—since middle school—and he’s now thriving as a junior in high school. We moved him after his public middle school admitted they couldn’t uphold his ESA or protect him from relentless bullying. It was a difficult decision, but I couldn’t keep watching h...
7/18/2025
Amazing school my son literally loves it so much that he gets excited to go to school for once.
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List Price Range
$328K - $4.1M
Homes For Sale
94
Average Home Value
$1,138,399
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Average Household Income
$147,425
% of College Grads
65.1%
Median Age
53
Average House Size
2,214 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
35.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Rotary Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Shoshone Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Mountain View Park
- Basketball
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- Tennis
Comanche Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Agua Linda Park
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- Volleyball
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Gateway Academy is a private school for students in grades 2-12 located at 3939 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale, AZ. Annual tuition is $28,000. The school has a total enrollment of 114 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. The average GPA is 3.94, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $1,138,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy Scottsdale, Rancho Solano Preparatory School, Chaparral High School, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gateway Academy.