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Gateway High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 2.2% of California high schools.

How many students attend Gateway High (Continuation)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67 students attended Gateway High (Continuation).

What is the racial makeup of Gateway High (Continuation)?

Students at Gateway High (Continuation) are 76% Hispanic, 18% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Gateway High (Continuation)

Summary:

Gateway High (Continuation) is a public high school located in Chowchilla, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Chowchilla Union High School District, which is ranked 1302 out of 1568 districts in California and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Gateway High (Continuation) consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in California, with statewide rankings ranging from 1822 to 2273 out of over 2,000 high schools in recent years. The school has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. Gateway High (Continuation) has abysmal proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better in these areas in the most recent school year. This is significantly lower than the surrounding Chowchilla Union High School and the state averages. The school has also struggled with high dropout rates, ranging from 2.9% to 84.6% in recent years, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 78.9% in the past. The four-year graduation rate at Gateway High (Continuation) has been highly variable, ranging from a low of 16.7% to a high of 88.6% in recent years, significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state average.

When compared to the nearby Chowchilla Union High School, Gateway High (Continuation) performs significantly worse across all key metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance. This suggests that the students at Gateway High (Continuation) face unique challenges that are not being adequately addressed. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout may be indicative of underlying issues, such as socioeconomic challenges, lack of student engagement, or ineffective support systems. Further investigation into the root causes of these problems could help inform targeted interventions. Additionally, the school's performance is significantly lower than other nearby continuation schools, such as Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary), indicating that the challenges faced by Gateway High (Continuation) may be unique and require specialized attention.

Detail:

Public 9-12

805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610-3117

(559) 665-1331

District: Chowchilla Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2273^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 35.2

Number of students: 67

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.1%

White:

17.9%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway High (Continuation) ranks worse than 97.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gateway High (Continuation) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.1%), White (17.9%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway High (Continuation) is 35.2. (See more...)

Compare Gateway High (Continuation) employs 1.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway High (Continuation):

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway High (Continuation) 2273^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Gateway High (Continuation) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Chowchilla Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Chowchilla Union High 1302^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway High (Continuation)

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Rank History for all students at Gateway High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2005	5.19	1761^st	1901	7.4%
2006	13.68	1685^th	1968	14.4%
2007	8.38	1885^th	2063	8.6%
2008	4.77	1953^rd	2117	7.7%
2009	13.84	1948^th	2238	13.0%
2010	6.93	2078^th	2281	8.9%
2011	7.44	2110^th	2367	10.9%
2012	9.04	2041^st	2354	13.3%
2013	12.70	1991^st	2426	17.9%
2017	8.16	2014^th	2021	0.3%
2018	8.95	1965^th	2017	2.6%
2019	11.30	1958^th	2133	8.2%
2022	14.29	1822^nd	2123	14.2%
2023	7.90	2206^th	2348	6.0%
2024	6.46	2273^rd	2323	2.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	9.31	1802^nd	1862	3.2%
2019	10.85	1813^th	1937	6.4%
2022	16.28	1640^th	1943	15.6%
2023	8.08	2107^th	2247	6.2%
2024	6.39	2195^th	2235	1.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Gateway High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.91	1955^th	2118	7.7%
2024	5.17	2091^st	2098	0.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Gateway High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.92	1773^rd	1834	3.3%
2019	13.69	1599^th	1880	14.9%
2022	15.53	1617^th	1916	15.6%
2023	6.70	2140^th	2207	3.0%
2024	6.36	2110^th	2172	2.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gateway High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	10.00	1727^th	1814	4.8%
2022	11.17	1733^rd	1861	6.9%
2023	8.19	1996^th	2142	6.8%
2024	6.19	2080^th	2125	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gateway High (Continuation)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	16	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
1989	18	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
1990	14	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	16
1991	5	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	8
1992	18	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
1993	19	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	27
1994	10	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
1995	12	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	24
1996	12	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	24
1997	11	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	19
1998	5	1	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
1999	5	5	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	21
2000	6	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	13
2001	10	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	17
2002	7	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
2003	7	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
2004	7	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	16
2005	9	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2006	6	1	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	15
2007	4	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	15
2008	9	1	n/a	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	19
2009	8	0	0	14	0	0	0	0	22
2010	7	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	16
2011	6	1	0	9	0	1	0	0	17
2012	11	1	0	11	0	0	0	0	23
2013	8	0	0	13	1	0	1	0	23
2014	4	0	0	13	3	0	0	0	20
2015	7	1	0	11	2	0	0	0	21
2016	9	3	0	9	0	0	0	0	21
2017	4	2	0	15	0	1	0	0	22
2018	9	2	0	11	0	1	0	0	23
2019	9	1	0	15	0	0	0	0	25
2020	11	0	0	20	0	0	0	0	31
2021	8	1	0	16	0	0	0	0	25
2022	6	2	0	39	0	0	1	0	48
2023	8	0	0	55	1	0	2	0	66
2024	12	2	0	51	0	0	2	0	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	18	2.3	7.8	n/a
1989	18	1.5	12.0	n/a
1990	16	2.3	6.9	n/a
1991	8	2.3	3.4	n/a
1992	22	2.3	9.5	n/a
1993	27	2.8	9.6	33.3
1994	18	2.8	6.4	38.9
1995	24	2.8	8.6	33.3
1996	24	2.8	8.6	33.3
1997	19	3.3	5.8	42.1
1998	21	3.8	5.5	90.5
1999	21	3.8	5.5	85.7
2000	13	3.8	3.4	76.9
2001	17	1.8	9.4	82.4
2002	14	1.5	9.3	78.6
2003	14	1.5	9.3	78.6
2004	16	1.0	16.0	81.3
2005	22	2.0	11.0	54.5
2006	15	2.0	7.5	73.3
2007	15	2.0	7.5	85.7
2008	19	3.0	6.3	52.6
2009	22	2.0	7.3	45.5
2010	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2011	17	n/a	n/a	82.4
2012	23	1.5	15.3	n/a
2013	23	1.8	12.3	82.6
2014	20	1.8	10.9	85
2015	21	2.0	10.5	95.2
2016	21	2.0	10.5	90.5
2017	22	1.6	13.2	68.2
2018	23	1.6	13.8	87
2019	25	1.6	15.0	84
2020	31	n/a	n/a	74.2
2021	25	0.8	29.0	84
2022	48	2.0	24.0	91.7
2023	66	2.0	32.1	93.9
2024	67	1.9	35.2	95.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	18	2.3	7.8	n/a
1989	18	1.5	12.0	n/a
1990	16	2.3	6.9	n/a
1991	8	2.3	3.4	n/a
1992	22	2.3	9.5	n/a
1993	27	2.8	9.6	33.3
1994	18	2.8	6.4	38.9
1995	24	2.8	8.6	33.3
1996	24	2.8	8.6	33.3
1997	19	3.3	5.8	42.1
1998	21	3.8	5.5	90.5
1999	21	3.8	5.5	85.7
2000	13	3.8	3.4	76.9
2001	17	1.8	9.4	82.4
2002	14	1.5	9.3	78.6
2003	14	1.5	9.3	78.6
2004	16	1.0	16.0	81.3
2005	22	2.0	11.0	54.5
2006	15	2.0	7.5	73.3
2007	15	2.0	7.5	85.7
2008	19	3.0	6.3	52.6
2009	22	2.0	7.3	45.5
2010	16	2.0	8.0	81.3
2011	17	n/a	n/a	82.4
2012	23	1.5	15.3	n/a
2013	23	1.8	12.3	82.6
2014	20	1.8	10.9	85
2015	21	2.0	10.5	95.2
2016	21	2.0	10.5	90.5
2017	22	1.6	13.2	68.2
2018	23	1.6	13.8	87
2019	25	1.6	15.0	84
2020	31	n/a	n/a	74.2
2021	25	0.8	29.0	84
2022	48	2.0	24.0	91.7
2023	66	2.0	32.1	93.9
2024	67	1.9	35.2	95.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway High (Continuation)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1958^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2206^th of 2348 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gateway High (Continuation))	12.5	2.6	9.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chowchilla Union High)	42.4	41.7	0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gateway High (Continuation))	0	0
11th Grade Mathematics (Chowchilla Union High)	17.1	14.8	2.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Gateway High (Continuation))	0	8.3	8.3%
12th Grade Science (Chowchilla Union High)	20.4	17	3.4%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	25	66	164%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	55	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	8	11.1%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84%	93.9%	9.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)		CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 12th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Gateway High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	805 Humboldt Ave.	Chowchilla	93610	Madera County	Chowchilla Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 665-1331	67	2	35.2	95.5%	12 (17.9%)	2 (3.0%)	51 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	6.5	2273^rd of 2323 public high schools	2.2%		7.9	2206^th of 2348 public high schools	6.0%	67			0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Chowchilla Union High	Public	9-12	805 Humboldt Ave.	Chowchilla	93610	Madera County	Chowchilla Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 665-1331	1,067	47	22.8	83.4%	252 (23.6%)	16 (1.5%)	746 (69.9%)	29 (2.7%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	35.3	1268^th of 2323 public high schools	45.4%		44.7	998^th of 2348 public high schools	57.5%	270	19.6	19.6	22.9		22.8	36.2	36.2	16.3	16.3
Le Grand High	Public	9-12	12961 East Le Grand Rd.	Le Grand	95333	Merced County	Le Grand Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 389-9400	462	27	17.0	87.7%	30 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	424 (91.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	42.3	1068^th of 2323 public high schools	54.0%		26.6	1520^th of 2348 public high schools	35.3%	452			22.3		22.0	49.1	49.1	16.1	16.1	$15,710
Granada High	Public	9-12	12961 E. Le Grand Rd.	Le Grand	95333	Merced County	Le Grand Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 382-0202	33	3	12.5	100.0%	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	1810^th of 2323 public high schools	22.1%		7	2265^th of 2348 public high schools	3.5%	455			10.3		10.3	20.7	20.7	3.5	3.5	$15,710
Matilda Torres High	Public	9-12	16645 Road 26	Madera	93638	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 416-5909	2,057	89	22.9	90.8%	92 (4.5%)	15 (0.7%)	1,902 (92.5%)	23 (1.1%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (0.9%)	45	996^th of 2323 public high schools	57.1%		29	1448^th of 2348 public high schools	38.3%	452			21.8		22.0	54.3	54.3	15.8	15.8
Sherman Thomas Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	26303 Adell St.	Madera	93638	Madera County	Sherman Thomas Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-6626	71	5	13.6	64.8%	20 (28.2%)	2 (2.8%)	48 (67.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	854^th of 2323 public high schools	63.2%		41.8	1079^th of 2348 public high schools	54.0%	225			26.7		26.7	53.3	53.3	20.0	20.0
Madera High	Public	9-12	200 South L St.	Madera	93637	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-4444	1,865	74	25.3	83.1%	131 (7.0%)	24 (1.3%)	1,634 (87.6%)	37 (2.0%)	9 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	28 (1.5%)	39.6	1143^rd of 2323 public high schools	50.8%		43.9	1017^th of 2348 public high schools	56.7%	126			17.1	0.0	16.6	52.2	52.2	14.7	14.7	$3,439
Golden Valley High	Public	9-12	2121 East Childs Ave.	Merced	95344	Merced County	Merced Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 325-1800	1,955	95	20.5	84.6%	179 (9.2%)	110 (5.6%)	1,404 (71.8%)	194 (9.9%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (2.6%)	35.3	1267^th of 2323 public high schools	45.5%		32.3	1351^st of 2348 public high schools	42.5%	84			16.2	21.1	16.4	47.4	47.4	11.6	11.6	$8,532
Mountain Vista High	Public	10-12	1901 Clinton Ave.	Madera	93638	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-4580	164	13	12.2	97.6%	6 (3.7%)	4 (2.4%)	146 (89.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	14.1	1838^th of 2323 public high schools	20.9%		15.9	1807^th of 2348 public high schools	23.0%	31			7.3		6.8	23.6	23.6	1.8	1.8	$2,786
Madera Unified Adult Transition Program	Public	12	955 W. Pecan Ave.	Madera	93637	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-4482	13	2	6.5	61.5%	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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