Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gateway Educational Options 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Educational Options ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Gateway Educational Options's student population of 84 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Educational Options 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 Educational Options is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Educational Options's ranking?
Gateway Educational Options is ranked #9052 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Educational Options?
The graduation rate of Gateway Educational Options is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway Educational Options?
84 students attend Gateway Educational Options.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gateway Educational Options students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Educational Options?
Gateway Educational Options has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gateway Educational Options offer ?
Gateway Educational Options offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gateway Educational Options part of?
Gateway Educational Options is part of Gateway Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Educational Options located?
Gateway Educational Options is located in the Panorama neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Panorama.
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