Enrollment
51
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Gate Work Study Program
Federal NCES profile for Gate Work Study Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530927002554
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gate Work Study Program earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gate Work Study Program has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gate Work Study Program ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927002554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gate Work Study Program compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gate Work Study Program
Gate Work Study Program is a higher-need, small high school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 51 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 51 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Vancouver's high schools, it stands alongside Heritage High School (1,569 students): Gate Work Study Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 19.4:1).
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Gate Work Study Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gate Work Study Program compares
Gate Work Study Program on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Gate Work Study Program is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Gate Work Study Program.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gate Work Study Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gate Work Study Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Vancouver
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Heritage High School
Standard public school
1,569 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High School
Standard public school
1,523 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen High School
Standard public school
1,427 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
Standard public school
467 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Open Doors Evergreen
Alternative education program
157 students
Esd 112 Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative education program
46 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gate Work Study Program
How many students attend Gate Work Study Program?
Gate Work Study Program has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate Work Study Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate Work Study Program is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gate Work Study Program?
52.3% of students at Gate Work Study Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gate Work Study Program?
The largest demographic group at Gate Work Study Program is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gate Work Study Program?
Gate Work Study Program has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gate Work Study Program rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Gate Work Study Program ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Gate Work Study Program a good school?
Gate Work Study Program earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Gate Work Study Program, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.
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