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#5888 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gateway to College High at Laney College
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Math 5% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway to College High at Laney College score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2016, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway to College High at Laney College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$87,937
Median home value
$744,600
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
30.5%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey Academy HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Lambo Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Metwest HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 237 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #32 of 79
- District spending per student
- $22,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway to College High at Laney College is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway to College High at Laney College
Gateway to College High at Laney College is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 98 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,888 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway to College High at Laney College
What grades does Gateway to College High at Laney College serve?
Gateway to College High at Laney College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway to College High at Laney College?
Gateway to College High at Laney College has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
How does Gateway to College High at Laney College rank in CA?
Gateway to College High at Laney College ranks #5,888 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gateway to College High at Laney College's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway to College High at Laney College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 to College High at Laney College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway to College High at Laney College has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gateway to College High at Laney College a charter school?
No, Gateway to College High at Laney College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway to College High at Laney College a Title I school?
No, Gateway to College High at Laney College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway to College High at Laney College?
83.7% of students at Gateway to College High at Laney College 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
- 98
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 879-2311
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94607)
- 27,891
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 94607; 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
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