Serving 104 students in grades 10-12, Gates Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gates Secondary School serves the west part of Tacoma, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gates Secondary School's student population of 104 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
We the GATES Community… value every day as a new day.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gates Secondary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
35%
27%
Black
8%
5%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Gates Secondary School?
104 students attend Gates Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Gates Secondary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 17:1.
What grades does Gates Secondary School offer ?
Gates Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gates Secondary School part of?
Gates Secondary School is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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