Gateway To College

33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gateway To College serves 23 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 73%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in WA)
  • : ≥50%
  • : Gateway to College's attendance zone encompasses the entire Federal Way school district, covering an area of approximately 46.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway To College's student population of 23 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gateway To College is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
(12-13)
≥50%
73%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
53%
27%
Black
18%
5%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.67
(18-19)
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Gateway To College?
The graduation rate of Gateway To College is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gateway To College?
23 students attend Gateway To College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gateway To College students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Gateway To College offer ?
Gateway To College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway To College part of?
Gateway To College is part of Federal Way School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50%
  • : Gateway to College's attendance zone encompasses the entire Federal Way school district, covering an area of approximately 46.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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