Enrollment
23
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Federal Way, WA
Gateway to College
Federal NCES profile for Gateway to College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530282003374
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway to College earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 23
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway to College ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282003374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
What stands out at Gateway to College
Gateway to College is a small high school in Federal Way, Washington, enrolling 23 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Washington schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Federal Way's high schools, it stands alongside Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418) (154 students): Gateway to College is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students) and Federal Way High School (1,665 students) alongside Gateway to College.
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 to College compares
Gateway to College on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$17,122
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
African American 18.2%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
White 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Gateway to College is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Federal Way School District, which includes Gateway to College.
$17,122
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 to College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway to College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Federal Way
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Open Doors Youth Reengagement (1418)
Alternative education program
154 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Career Academy at Truman High School
Alternative education program
83 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Employment Transition Program
Special-education school
62 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Federal Way Running Start Home School
Standard public school
17 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway to College
How many students attend Gateway to College?
Gateway to College has 23 students enrolled. It is a high school in Federal Way, WA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway to College?
27.3% of students at Gateway to College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway to College?
The largest demographic group at Gateway to College is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway to College?
Gateway to College has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gateway to College rank among high schools in Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway to College ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Federal Way, 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 Federal Way on the city page.
Is Gateway to College a good school?
Gateway to College earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Federal Way School District?
Besides Gateway to College, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.
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