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#9335 of 9,539 schools in CA

Gateway High (continuation)

High School · Chowchilla Union High · Chowchilla, CA

A Chowchilla Union High high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

805 Humboldt Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 0% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-55.9 pts
Overall Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio67:1
District spending per student$16,059
Chronic Absenteeism76.1%

Students at Gateway High (continuation) score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2010–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 10 years
2010
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

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

Based on 21 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway High (continuation) 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,907/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chowchilla), 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

$66,567

Median home value

$342,000

Median rent

$1,239/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chowchilla Union HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.0 mi1,067Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chowchilla Union High

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,059NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gateway High (continuation) is listed in Chowchilla Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway High (continuation)

Gateway High (continuation) is a public high school in Chowchilla, CA, part of Chowchilla Union High, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 67:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,335 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway High (continuation)

What grades does Gateway High (continuation) serve?

Gateway High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gateway High (continuation)?

Gateway High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High (continuation)?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High (continuation) 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 High (continuation) rank in CA?

Gateway High (continuation) ranks #9,335 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Gateway High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 (continuation)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway High (continuation) has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Gateway High (continuation) a charter school?

No, Gateway High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gateway High (continuation) a Title I school?

No, Gateway High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway High (continuation)?

95.5% of students at Gateway High (continuation) 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
67
Student-Teacher Ratio
67:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
Madera County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.1%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 93610)
24,088
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
35.2
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 · 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 93610; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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