Gateway High School is a charter school located in San Francisco, California. It was founded in September 1998.
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Gateway High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway High School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2317 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway High School's ranking?
Gateway High School is ranked #2317 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gateway High School often compared to?
Gateway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway High School?
464 students attend Gateway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gateway High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway High School?
Gateway High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gateway High School offer ?
Gateway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gateway High School part of?
Gateway High School is part of Gateway High School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway High School located?
Gateway High School is located in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Western Addition.
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