Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gateway Educational Options ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Educational Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gateway Educational Options's student population of 72 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway Educational Options ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Educational Options is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Educational Options's ranking?
Gateway Educational Options is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Educational Options?
The graduation rate of Gateway Educational Options is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Gateway Educational Options?
72 students attend Gateway Educational Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gateway Educational Options students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Educational Options?
Gateway Educational Options has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gateway Educational Options offer ?
Gateway Educational Options offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gateway Educational Options part of?
Gateway Educational Options is part of Gateway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Educational Options located?
Gateway Educational Options is located in the Panorama neighborhood of Shasta Lake, CA.
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