Gateway To College Academy 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
55%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)59%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
24%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway To College Academy?
The graduation rate of Gateway To College Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gateway To College Academy?
66 students attend Gateway To College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gateway To College Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gateway To College Academy offer ?
Gateway To College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway To College Academy part of?
Gateway To College Academy is part of Petaluma Joint Union High School District.
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