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#5558 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden Gate Community
High School · Contra Costa County Office of Education · Pittsburg, CA
A Contra Costa County Office of Education charter high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1111 Stoneman Ave., Pittsburg, CA 94565
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Golden Gate Community score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Gate Community sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,618/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburg), 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
$95,035
Median home value
$563,300
Median rent
$2,145/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center Delta CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Pittsburg Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 3,532 | Compare → |
| Cccoe Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 112 | 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.
Contra Costa County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $265,702NCES 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.
Golden Gate Community is listed in Contra Costa County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Gate Community
Golden Gate Community is a public high school in Pittsburg, CA, part of Contra Costa County Office of Education, serving approximately 103 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,558 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Gate Community
What grades does Golden Gate Community serve?
Golden Gate Community serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Golden Gate Community?
Golden Gate Community has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate Community is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Gate Community rank in CA?
Golden Gate Community ranks #5,558 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Gate Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Gate Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Golden Gate Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Gate Community has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden Gate Community a charter school?
Yes, Golden Gate Community is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Gate Community a Title I school?
No, Golden Gate Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Gate Community?
72.8% of students at Golden Gate Community 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 427-3199
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94565)
- 99,933
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 94565; 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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