Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Gateway College And Career 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Gateway College And Career Academy's student population of 335 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway College And Career Academy is 0.46, 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
#5043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway College And Career Academy's ranking?
Gateway College And Career Academy is ranked #5043 out of 9,602 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Gateway College And Career Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway College And Career Academy?
335 students attend Gateway College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gateway College And Career Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gateway College And Career Academy offer ?
Gateway College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway College And Career Academy part of?
Gateway College And Career Academy is part of Gateway College And Career Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway College And Career Academy located?
Gateway College And Career Academy is located in the Wood Streets neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Wood Streets.
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