Serving 98 students in grades 8-12, Gates Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Gates Secondary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gates Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Gates Secondary School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gates Secondary School?
98 students attend Gates Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Gates Secondary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Secondary School?
Gates Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gates Secondary School offer ?
Gates Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gates Secondary School part of?
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