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#1661 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Gateway Early College High School

High School · Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) · Phoenix, AZ

A Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314) charter high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

108 N 40TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85034

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$10,127
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Gateway Early College High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway Early College High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,545

Median home value

$397,400

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

24.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Great Hearts Online - ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi251Compare →
Phoenix Union-wilson College PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.2 mi201Compare →
Sonoran Science Academy - PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–121.2 mi452Compare →
Valiant College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition7.1private6–121.2 mi63Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Gateway Early College High School is listed in Maricopa County Community College District dba Gat (4314); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway Early College High School

Gateway Early College High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314), serving approximately 344 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway Early College High School

What grades does Gateway Early College High School serve?

Gateway Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gateway Early College High School?

Gateway Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.

How does Gateway Early College High School rank in AZ?

Gateway Early College High School ranks #1,661 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Gateway Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gateway Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Early College High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Gateway Early College High School a charter school?

Yes, Gateway Early College High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Gateway Early College High School a Title I school?

No, Gateway Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
344
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85034)
4,825
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
34.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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