Excellent
#561 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Gateway High
High School · Gateway High District
1430 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#561 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#22 of 120
public schools
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Gateway High
Gateway High is a public high school in San Francisco, CA, part of Gateway High District. Gateway High serves approximately 475 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Gateway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Gateway High show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Gateway High is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Gateway High — Students at Gateway High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
39.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Gateway High Compares
See how Gateway High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1430 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gateway High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY (rated 7.2/10, 0.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, DREW SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| Creative Arts Charter San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Gateway Middle San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| DREW SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Drew School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Town School for Boys San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Wells (Ida B.) High San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| HILLWOOD ACADEMIC DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| Hillwood Academic Day San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$154,264
Median Home Value
$1,684,100
Median Rent
$2,380/mo
Population
32,715
College Educated
73.6%
Homeownership
24.8%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Median Age
37.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gateway High
What grades does Gateway High serve?
Gateway High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway High?
Gateway High has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway High rank in CA?
Gateway High ranks #561 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gateway High's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Gateway High a charter school?
Yes, Gateway High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway High a Title I school?
No, Gateway High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway High?
39.6% of students at Gateway High 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
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 39.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (415) 749-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
Resources & Links
District
Gateway High District- District Enrollment
- 475
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,384
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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