At a glance
Reported students
69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
50
Golden Gate Community: 69 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 73
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Golden Gate Community
Golden Gate Community is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Pittsburg. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Contra Costa County Office of Education. NCES reports 69 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.6%) and Black (34.8%). English learners represent 21.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Golden Gate Community
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic53.6%
- Black34.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Contra Costa County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt. McKinley
High · Grades 07–12
42 reported students
Floyd I. Marchus
Other · Grades KG–12
50 reported students
CCCOE Special Education Programs
Other · Grades KG–12
116 reported students
Central County Special Education Programs
Other · Grades KG–12
15 reported students
Public schools near Golden Gate Community
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond High (Continuation) High · Pittsburg Unified | 09–12 | 205 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pittsburg Senior High High · Pittsburg Unified | 09–12 | 3,403 | 1.1 mi |
| Antioch High High · Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 1,776 | 3.2 mi |
| Live Oak High (Continuation) High · Antioch Unified | 10–12 | 130 | 3.3 mi |
| Bidwell Continuation High High · Antioch Unified | 10–12 | 147 | 4.5 mi |
| Deer Valley High High · Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 1,812 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate Community
What grades does Golden Gate Community serve?
Golden Gate Community reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Contra Costa County Office of Education.
How many students attend Golden Gate Community?
Golden Gate Community reported 69 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 73 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Golden Gate Community?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 69 students and 7.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Golden Gate Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Golden Gate Community is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Golden Gate Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Golden Gate Community in?
Golden Gate Community is part of Contra Costa County Office of Education, based in Pleasant Hill, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Golden Gate Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Black Diamond High (Continuation) (under 0.1 mi), Pittsburg Senior High (1.1 mi), Antioch High (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.