Serving 86 students in grades 8-12, Gates Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gates Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gates Secondary School's student population of 86 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gates Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gates Secondary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
29%
25%
Black
12%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)75-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gates Secondary School's ranking?
Gates Secondary School is ranked #1166 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gates Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Gates Secondary School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gates Secondary School?
86 students attend Gates Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gates Secondary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Secondary School?
Gates Secondary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gates Secondary School offer ?
Gates Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gates Secondary School part of?
Gates Secondary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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