Gateway To College Academy
Tel:
(707) 778-4621
Gateway To College Academy serves 74 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gateway To College Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Gateway To College Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Gateway To College Academy's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 74 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gateway To College Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gateway To College Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3071 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 54% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 11-19% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Petaluma Joint Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gateway To College Academy is San Antonio High (Continuation School) (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kenilworth Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sonoma Mountain Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Petaluma Sonoma Mountain Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 456 students
0.3 miles
1900 Rainier Cir.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4305 0.3 K-6 456 - Petaluma Kenilworth Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 866 students
0.5 miles
800 Riesling Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 778-4710 0.5 7-8 866 - Petaluma Meadow Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 421 students
0.6 miles
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905 0.6 K-6 421 - Petaluma Corona Creek Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 456 students
0.8 miles
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331 0.8 K-6 456 - Petaluma Loma Vista Immersion Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 400 students
1.1 miles
207 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-4302 1.1 K-6 400
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