Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Center's student population of 11 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Center is 0.31, which is less 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)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Center?
The graduation rate of Gateway Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gateway Center?
11 students attend Gateway Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gateway Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Center?
Gateway Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gateway Center offer ?
Gateway Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway Center part of?
Gateway Center is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Center located?
Gateway Center is located in the Western Hills neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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