Golden Gate Community serves 75 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden Gate Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Golden Gate Community's student population of 75 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Gate Community is 0.65, which is more 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)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
35%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Golden Gate Community?
The graduation rate of Golden Gate Community is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Golden Gate Community?
75 students attend Golden Gate Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Golden Gate Community students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Gate Community?
Golden Gate Community has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Gate Community offer ?
Golden Gate Community offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Golden Gate Community part of?
Golden Gate Community is part of Contra Costa County Office Of Education School District.
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