- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chowchilla, CA
Gateway High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Gateway High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060855007678
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway High (Continuation) earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for California
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway High (Continuation) has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High (Continuation) ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Union High · California
NCES ID 060855007678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gateway High (Continuation) held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060855007678 · Chowchilla, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 37:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Chowchilla Union High (1,017 students)
Gateway High (Continuation) held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Gateway High (Continuation) compares
Gateway High (Continuation) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37:1 | ▲ 72% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 13.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Gateway High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Chowchilla Union High reports $16,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Chowchilla
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway High (Continuation)
How many students attend Gateway High (Continuation)?
Gateway High (Continuation) has 74 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway High (Continuation) is 37:1, which is 72% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway High (Continuation)?
86.4% of students at Gateway High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Gateway High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway High (Continuation)?
Gateway High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway High (Continuation) ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Union High?
Besides Gateway High (Continuation), Chowchilla Union High also operates Chowchilla Union High (1,017 students). See the Chowchilla Union High district page for the complete list.