Serving 98 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 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 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (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
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gates Secondary School's student population of 98 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
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
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
37%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 84%.
How many students attend Gates Secondary School?
98 students attend Gates Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Gates Secondary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gates Secondary School?
Gates Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (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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