Gateway Educational Options

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Gateway Educational Options ranks 1464 th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway Educational Options is an alternative public school located in Shasta Lake, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the Gateway Unified School District, which is ranked 1052 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Gateway Educational Options is an alternative school, it appears to be underperforming compared to other nearby alternative schools like Evergreen Institute of Excellence and Northern Summit Academy Shasta in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores. Gateway Educational Options has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 54.5% to 87.5%, which is significantly lower than the state average of around 85%. Correspondingly, the school has had high dropout rates, ranging from 12.5% to 34.8% in recent years, much higher than the state average and the dropout rates of the nearby alternative schools. Additionally, Gateway Educational Options has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 45.3% to 71% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools.

The high free/reduced lunch rate at Gateway Educational Options, coupled with the school's poor performance on various metrics, suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. Developing and implementing a more stable, evidence-based approach may be necessary to improve the school's overall performance and consistency across key indicators.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019-8401

(530) 275-7000

District: Gateway Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1464^th of 2,323 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,889

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Educational Options ranks worse than 63% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gateway Educational Options 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: White (71.4%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Educational Options is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Gateway Educational Options employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Educational Options is $7,889.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Educational Options:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Educational Options 1464^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Gateway Educational Options in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gateway Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Unified 1052^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway Educational Options

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Rank History for all students at Gateway Educational Options

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	48.64	516^th	1653	68.8%
2005	28.44	1086^th	1901	42.9%
2006	34.85	985^th	1968	49.9%
2007	31.71	1094^th	2063	47.0%
2008	35.29	1036^th	2117	51.1%
2009	29.78	1394^th	2238	37.7%
2010	54.89	622^nd	2281	72.7%
2011	39.86	1067^th	2367	54.9%
2012	26.41	1408^th	2354	40.2%
2013	25.36	1465^th	2426	39.6%
2015	23.05	1454^th	1994	27.1%
2016	13.30	1671^st	2039	18.0%
2017	12.65	1682^nd	2021	16.8%
2018	26.07	1425^th	2017	29.4%
2019	32.12	1387^th	2133	35.0%
2022	15.90	1767^th	2123	16.8%
2023	29.40	1431^st	2348	39.1%
2024	28.43	1464^th	2323	37.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Educational Options

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	17.06	1622^nd	1943	16.5%
2023	35.96	1247^th	2247	44.5%
2024	37.77	1205^th	2235	46.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Gateway Educational Options

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.45	1534^th	2118	27.6%
2024	43.78	981^st	2098	53.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Gateway Educational Options

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	15.82	1612^th	1916	15.9%
2023	22.68	1539^th	2207	30.3%
2024	16.64	1672^nd	2172	23.0%

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Rank History for White students at Gateway Educational Options

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	3.75	1187^th	1204	1.4%
2023	15.81	1154^th	1434	19.5%
2024	8.24	1238^th	1406	11.9%

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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 Educational Options

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	15	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	22
1994	28	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	33
1995	54	1	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	63
1996	54	1	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	63
1997	62	0	0	4	10	n/a	n/a	0	76
1998	66	2	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	78
1999	76	0	2	8	5	n/a	n/a	1	92
2000	86	1	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	97
2001	74	1	2	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	90
2002	65	1	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	7	81
2003	65	1	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	7	81
2004	57	0	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	3	72
2005	52	2	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	62
2006	52	0	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	61
2007	53	0	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	1	61
2008	46	2	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	57
2009	40	3	0	3	1	0	1	0	48
2010	50	1	3	5	2	0	0	0	61
2011	43	0	1	6	4	0	2	0	56
2012	45	0	0	5	5	1	0	0	56
2013	43	1	1	5	4	0	1	0	55
2014	49	4	0	6	5	0	2	0	66
2015	42	1	0	6	5	0	4	0	58
2016	44	1	0	7	8	1	3	0	64
2017	47	0	2	10	8	0	1	0	68
2018	40	2	2	8	3	0	3	0	58
2019	43	3	4	7	1	1	3	0	62
2020	39	2	2	4	5	0	8	0	60
2021	39	1	0	8	5	0	8	0	61
2022	68	2	1	7	7	0	10	0	95
2023	62	2	0	8	3	0	9	0	84
2024	55	3	2	7	4	0	6	0	77

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Educational Options

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	22	1.0	22.0	0
1994	33	2.5	13.2	0
1995	63	2.5	25.2	0
1996	63	2.5	25.2	0
1997	76	5.3	14.3	0
1998	78	4.5	17.3	0
1999	92	3.9	23.6	0
2000	97	5.4	18.0	0
2001	90	2.5	36.0	0
2002	81	3.4	23.8	0
2003	81	3.4	23.8	0
2004	72	3.9	18.5	8.7
2005	62	3.4	18.2	19.4
2006	61	2.4	25.4	0
2007	61	2.4	25.4	20
2008	57	2.4	23.8	35.1
2009	48	2.4	20.0	27.1
2010	61	2.4	25.4	n/a
2011	56	n/a	n/a	94.6
2012	56	2.4	23.3	48.2
2013	55	2.4	22.9	63.6
2014	66	2.4	27.5	51.5
2015	58	3.0	19.3	58.6
2016	64	2.0	32.0	60.9
2017	68	2.9	23.4	67.6
2018	58	2.4	24.1	79.3
2019	62	3.0	20.6	75.8
2020	60	n/a	n/a	70
2021	61	3.0	20.3	65.6
2022	95	4.0	23.7	70.5
2023	84	4.0	21.0	75
2024	77	4.0	19.2	80.5

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 Educational Options

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	22	1.0	22.0	0
1994	33	2.5	13.2	0
1995	63	2.5	25.2	0
1996	63	2.5	25.2	0
1997	76	5.3	14.3	0
1998	78	4.5	17.3	0
1999	92	3.9	23.6	0
2000	97	5.4	18.0	0
2001	90	2.5	36.0	0
2002	81	3.4	23.8	0
2003	81	3.4	23.8	0
2004	72	3.9	18.5	8.7
2005	62	3.4	18.2	19.4
2006	61	2.4	25.4	0
2007	61	2.4	25.4	20
2008	57	2.4	23.8	35.1
2009	48	2.4	20.0	27.1
2010	61	2.4	25.4	n/a
2011	56	n/a	n/a	94.6
2012	56	2.4	23.3	48.2
2013	55	2.4	22.9	63.6
2014	66	2.4	27.5	51.5
2015	58	3.0	19.3	58.6
2016	64	2.0	32.0	60.9
2017	68	2.9	23.4	67.6
2018	58	2.4	24.1	79.3
2019	62	3.0	20.6	75.8
2020	60	n/a	n/a	70
2021	61	3.0	20.3	65.6
2022	95	4.0	23.7	70.5
2023	84	4.0	21.0	75
2024	77	4.0	19.2	80.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gateway Educational Options

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,889

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Educational Options

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1387^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1431^st of 2348 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gateway Educational Options)	21.4	29.4	8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gateway Unified)	48.6	46.4	2.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	54.8	2.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Educational Options)	7.7	0	7.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Unified)	31.9	25.1	6.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27	5.3%
11th Grade Science (Gateway Educational Options)	15.4	0	15.4%
11th Grade Science (Gateway Unified)	17.6	22.5	4.9%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	30.8	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	62	84	35.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	43	62	44.2%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.8%	75%	0.8%

Schools Near Gateway Educational Options

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Gateway Educational Options	Public, Alternative	K-12	17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.	Shasta Lake	96019	Shasta County	Gateway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 275-7000	77	4	19.2	80.5%	55 (71.4%)	3 (3.9%)	7 (9.1%)	2 (2.6%)	4 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.8%)								(n/a)			25.0	23.5	20.5							27.8	32.6							0.0	13.6							$7,889
Shasta County Special Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	3711 Oasis Rd.	Redding	96003	Shasta County	Shasta County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 410-6088	30	3	9.8	66.7%	18 (60.0%)	2 (6.7%)	4 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)													5.0								5.3							$41,303
Phoenix Charter Academy College View	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	145 Shasta View Dr.	Redding	96003	Shasta County	Phoenix Charter Academy College View District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 222-9280	290	16	18.6	57.2%	208 (71.7%)	2 (0.7%)	45 (15.5%)	9 (3.1%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	28.0		52.6	47.7	53.9	40.0	60.0	57.1	54.6	44.0	71.1	56.6	61.5	46.7	32.0	35.7	45.5	24.0	39.5	38.8
Shasta View Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	675 Shasta View Dr.	Redding	96003	Shasta County	Shasta View Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 233-3861	491	27	17.8	26.3%	339 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (14.9%)	11 (2.2%)	13 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (10.8%)								(n/a)	54.6	47.2		62.5	54.0	50.0	52.8	60.6	61.3	63.4	63.9	84.6	61.8	43.3	30.6	42.4	32.3	46.3	41.7	30.8	38.6	23.4	29.8	44.7	23.4	27.7	25.5
Redding School of the Arts	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	955 Inspiration Pl.	Redding	96003	Shasta County	Redding School of the Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 247-6933	629	29	21.8	31.0%	374 (59.5%)	8 (1.3%)	82 (13.0%)	29 (4.6%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (19.6%)								(n/a)	42.4	50.0			46.0	46.0	58.3	44.1	59.7	62.1	67.9		56.1	42.9	55.0	28.8	47.4	43.1	39.6		42.2	82.4	83.8	91.2	85.3	85.3	88.2
Redding Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3200 Adams Ln.	Redding	96002	Shasta County	Enterprise Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 224-4240	221	7	30.1	51.6%	160 (72.4%)	3 (1.4%)	23 (10.4%)	6 (2.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.8%)								(n/a)	33.3	53.9	28.6	15.8	34.2			58.3	63.6	46.2	57.7	27.8	44.6			33.3	18.2	23.1	19.2	5.6	17.0							$6,744
Stellar Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5885 East Bonnyview Rd.	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Redding Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 245-7730	259	15	17.7	41.3%	194 (74.9%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.9%)								(n/a)	56.3	33.3		68.8	50.0	61.5	68.4	68.8	38.1	40.0	47.6	81.3	57.0	61.5	52.6	37.5	33.3	26.7	38.1	43.8	41.3							$8,371
Northern Summit Academy Shasta	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2301 Balls Ferry Rd.	Anderson	96007	Shasta County	Northern Summit Academy Shasta District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 338-1399	196	12	15.9	60.2%	126 (64.3%)	1 (0.5%)	35 (17.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.8%)								(n/a)		9.1		20.7	16.4	18.2			18.2	42.9	13.6	33.3	26.1	27.3			27.3	14.3	9.1	7.7	13.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Educational Options

What district is Gateway Educational Options in?

Gateway Unified

How many students attend Gateway Educational Options?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Gateway Educational Options.

Is Gateway Educational Options a good school?

Gateway Educational Options ranks 1464^th of 2323 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Educational Options?

Students at Gateway Educational Options are 71% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

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