Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gateway High School often compared to?
Gateway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
500 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Gateway High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of Gateway High School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway High School located?
Gateway High School is located in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Western Addition.
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