At a glance
Reported students
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
11
Gateway Center: 11 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
3.6:1 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
- 10
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.3:1
What the reported data says about Gateway Center
Gateway Center is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in San Mateo. It is one of 5 current school records connected to San Mateo County Office of Education. NCES reports 11 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 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, 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 (81.8%) and White (9.1%). English learners represent 40% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 60%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gateway Center
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.04 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 0.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40%
- Students with disabilities
- 60%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.1
- 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
- White9.1%
- Hispanic81.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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 San Mateo County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
High · Grades 07–12
8 reported students
Hillcrest at Youth Services Center
High · Grades 05–12
16 reported students
Margaret J. Kemp
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
San Mateo County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
44 reported students
Public schools near Gateway Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest at Youth Services Center High · San Mateo County Office of Education | 05–12 | 16 | 0.2 mi |
| Margaret J. Kemp High · San Mateo County Office of Education | 07–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Hillsdale High High · San Mateo Union High | 09–12 | 1,585 | 1.8 mi |
| Carlmont High High · Sequoia Union High | 09–12 | 2,360 | 2.5 mi |
| Aragon High High · San Mateo Union High | 09–12 | 1,658 | 2.6 mi |
| Canyon Oaks Youth Center High · San Mateo County Office of Education | 07–12 | 8 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Center
What grades does Gateway Center serve?
Gateway Center reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in San Mateo County Office of Education.
How many students attend Gateway Center?
Gateway Center reported 11 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 10 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gateway Center?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 11 students and 3.04 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 Gateway Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gateway Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Mateo County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gateway Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gateway Center in?
Gateway Center is part of San Mateo County Office of Education, based in Redwood City, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gateway Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillcrest at Youth Services Center (0.2 mi), Margaret J. Kemp (0.3 mi), Hillsdale High (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.