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#7208 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gateway College and Career Academy
High School · Gateway College and Career Academy District · Riverside, CA
A charter high school in Riverside, CA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92506
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway College and Career Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 16% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway College and Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), 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
$120,877
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Cbk CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Riverside County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Riverside County Juvenile CourtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gateway College and Career Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,234NCES 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 College and Career Academy is listed in Gateway College and Career Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway College and Career Academy
Gateway College and Career Academy is a public high school in Riverside, CA, part of Gateway College and Career Academy District, serving approximately 335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 67:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,208 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway College and Career Academy
What grades does Gateway College and Career Academy serve?
Gateway College and Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway College and Career Academy?
Gateway College and Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway College and Career Academy is 67:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway College and Career Academy rank in CA?
Gateway College and Career Academy ranks #7,208 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gateway College and Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway College and Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 College and Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway College and Career Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Gateway College and Career Academy a charter school?
Yes, Gateway College and Career Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway College and Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Gateway College and Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway College and Career Academy?
63.9% of students at Gateway College and Career Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 67:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (951) 222-3710
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92506)
- 44,311
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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