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#5243 of 9,539 schools in CA

Gateway Educational Options

School · Gateway Unified · Shasta Lake, CA

A Gateway Unified school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17752 Shasta Dam Blvd., Shasta Lake, CA 96019

  • Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$18,972
Chronic Absenteeism72.7%

Students at Gateway Educational Options score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway Educational Options 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average439/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$60,972

Median home value

$271,600

Median rent

$1,264/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shasta County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.4K–124.4 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Gateway Unified

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$18,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gateway Educational Options is listed in Gateway Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway Educational Options

Gateway Educational Options is a public school in Shasta Lake, CA, part of Gateway Unified, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,243 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway Educational Options

What grades does Gateway Educational Options serve?

Gateway Educational Options serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Gateway Educational Options?

Gateway Educational Options has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Educational Options?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Educational Options is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gateway Educational Options rank in CA?

Gateway Educational Options ranks #5,243 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Gateway Educational Options's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway Educational Options has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Educational Options?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Educational Options has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gateway Educational Options a charter school?

No, Gateway Educational Options is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gateway Educational Options a Title I school?

No, Gateway Educational Options is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Educational Options?

80.5% of students at Gateway Educational Options 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Shasta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.7%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 96019)
10,413
Area median age
39.5
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 96019; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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