Enrollment
74
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060855007678
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 16
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway High (Continuation)
Gateway High (Continuation) is a high-poverty, small high school in Chowchilla, California, enrolling 74 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 72% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.4% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 74 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chowchilla's high schools, it stands alongside Chowchilla Union High (1,017 students): Gateway High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37:1 vs 21.6:1).
Its district, Chowchilla Union High, also runs Chowchilla Union High (1,017 students).
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 Gateway High (Continuation) compares
Gateway High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chowchilla Union High, which includes Gateway High (Continuation).
$14,604
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 43.8%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Chowchilla
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gateway High (Continuation) a good school?
Gateway High (Continuation) earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. 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 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.
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