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Gateway Center
High School · San Mateo County Office of Education
35 Tower Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Gateway Center
Gateway Center is a public high school in San Mateo, CA, part of the San Mateo County Office of Education. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $179,683, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 14 students, Gateway Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Gateway Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- 35 Tower Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
- Website
- smcoe.org
- Phone
- (650) 598-2150
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
35 Tower Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gateway Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FUSION ACADEMY - SAN MATEO (rated 7.2/10, 2.3 miles away). Additionally, Hillsdale High (rated 7.0/10, 1.8 miles away). For more schools in San Mateo, see our San Mateo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest at Youth Services Center Redwood City | 0.2 mi | — |
| Margaret J. Kemp Redwood City | 0.3 mi | — |
| Fox Elementary Belmont | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Moonshot Academy San Mateo | 1.0 mi | — |
| Highlands Elementary San Mateo | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Ralston Intermediate Belmont | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School-Middle School Campus Belmont | 1.3 mi | — |
| ODYSSEY SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Cipriani Elementary Belmont | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| SERENDIPITY SCHOOL Belmont | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Serendipity School Belmont | 1.5 mi | — |
| Hillsdale High San Mateo | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Abbott Middle San Mateo | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Meadow Heights Elementary San Mateo | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Fusion Academy San Mateo San Mateo | 2.3 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY - SAN MATEO San Mateo | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| The Carey School San Mateo | 2.3 mi | — |
| THE CAREY SCHOOL San Mateo | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Laurel Elementary San Mateo | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Belmont Oaks Academy Belmont | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$179,683
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,476/mo
Population
25,498
College Educated
69.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
40.6
Community Profile
The community surrounding Gateway Center has a median household income of $179,683. It is a well-educated community where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $2,000,001, with a median rent of $3,476/month. The local poverty rate of 6.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gateway Center
What grades does Gateway Center serve?
Gateway Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway Center?
Gateway Center has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Center is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Gateway Center a charter school?
No, Gateway Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway Center a Title I school?
No, Gateway Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Center?
64.3% of students at Gateway Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,131/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Mateo). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 598-2150
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
San Mateo County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 77
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $844,874
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