Gateway Unified School District
School District · Redding, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#333 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,972
+$1,325 vs California median
District size
2,119 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Gateway Unified ranks #333 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Gateway Unified's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buckeye School of the Arts (8.1/10), Shasta Lake (7.8/10), and Central Valley High (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gateway Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckeye School of the Arts | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Shasta Lake | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Valley High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Mountain Lakes High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Grand Oaks Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Gateway Educational Options | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gateway Unified
Gateway Unified is a Redding, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,119 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $18,972 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Gateway Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buckeye School of the Arts, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Gateway Unified students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 35.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gateway Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gateway Unified with test data.
Schools in Gateway Unified
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Redding
- Total Enrollment
- 2,119
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- District spending per student
- $18,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gateway Unified?
Gateway Unified has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gateway Unified?
The average composite rating for Gateway Unified is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Gateway Unified?
Gateway Unified's district-level spending was $18,972 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gateway Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gateway Unified is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gateway Unified?
Buckeye School of the Arts is the highest-rated school in Gateway Unified with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Gateway Unified?
Across schools in Gateway Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gateway Unified compare to other districts in California?
Gateway Unified has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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