- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530282003374
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gateway to College grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530282003374 · Federal Way, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 27.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Gateway to College grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Gateway to College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 23
Gateway to College
23 students
What this shows Gateway to College reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway to College compares
Gateway to College is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,665
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 1.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.