Gateway to College High at Laney College

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Gateway to College High at Laney College ranks 1577 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway to College High at Laney College is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Oakland, California, part of the Oakland Unified School District. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of California high schools and receiving a low 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gateway to College High at Laney College faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates ranging from 16.7% to 45.8% over the past 5 years and high dropout rates between 8.1% and 21.4%. Students perform well below state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with particularly low outcomes for male, Hispanic, and low-income students. Even nearby alternative and continuation high schools in the Oakland Unified School District, such as Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High and Street Academy Alternative High, outperform Gateway to College High at Laney College on many metrics.

Despite being located near higher-performing charter schools like Envision Academy for Arts & Technology and Oakland School for the Arts, Gateway to College High at Laney College does not appear to benefit from this proximity. Addressing the underlying issues at this struggling school will require a concerted effort by the school, district, and community to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607-4808

(510) 879-2311

District: Oakland Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1577^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4800.0

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.9%

African American:

25.5%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway to College High at Laney College ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Oakland Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gateway to College High at Laney College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.9%), African American (25.5%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway to College High at Laney College:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway to College High at Laney College 1577^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Gateway to College High at Laney College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Oakland Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Unified 1160^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway to College High at Laney College

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Rank History for all students at Gateway to College High at Laney College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	6.33	2088^th	2281	8.5%
2011	14.99	1850^th	2367	21.8%
2012	4.93	2139^th	2354	9.1%
2013	4.99	2203^rd	2426	9.2%
2019	41.20	1184^th	2133	44.5%
2024	23.94	1577^th	2323	32.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway to College High at Laney College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.89	1565^th	2235	30.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Gateway to College High at Laney College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.85	1549^th	2172	28.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gateway to College High at Laney College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.31	1527^th	2125	28.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gateway to College High at Laney College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	1	24	10	17	1	0	3	0	56
2011	1	56	21	37	0	0	2	0	117
2012	4	38	14	28	0	0	2	0	86
2013	4	28	7	29	0	0	6	0	74
2014	4	29	8	52	0	0	3	0	96
2015	4	20	4	37	0	0	3	0	68
2016	6	33	3	38	2	0	8	0	90
2017	10	32	6	39	1	0	6	0	94
2018	14	29	5	36	1	1	4	0	90
2019	7	28	3	32	1	2	5	0	78
2020	10	17	3	40	1	3	3	0	77
2021	2	29	4	36	1	2	4	0	78
2022	5	14	4	36	1	2	7	0	69
2023	6	16	6	32	2	0	14	0	76
2024	9	25	9	43	0	0	11	1	98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway to College High at Laney College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	56	2.4	22.6	7.1
2011	117	n/a	n/a	53.8
2012	86	0.0	8600.0	8.1
2013	74	0.0	7400.0	29.7
2014	96	0.0	4800.0	36.5
2015	68	0.0	n/a	39.7
2016	90	0.0	n/a	57.8
2017	94	n/a	n/a	45.7
2018	90	n/a	n/a	47.8
2019	78	n/a	n/a	47.4
2020	77	n/a	n/a	53.2
2021	78	n/a	n/a	53.8
2022	69	n/a	n/a	37.7
2023	76	n/a	n/a	51.3
2024	98	n/a	n/a	83.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway to College High at Laney College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	56	2.4	22.6	7.1
2011	117	n/a	n/a	53.8
2012	86	0.0	8600.0	8.1
2013	74	0.0	7400.0	29.7
2014	96	0.0	4800.0	36.5
2015	68	0.0	n/a	39.7
2016	90	0.0	n/a	57.8
2017	94	n/a	n/a	45.7
2018	90	n/a	n/a	47.8
2019	78	n/a	n/a	47.4
2020	77	n/a	n/a	53.2
2021	78	n/a	n/a	53.8
2022	69	n/a	n/a	37.7
2023	76	n/a	n/a	51.3
2024	98	n/a	n/a	83.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway to College High at Laney College

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
12th Grade Science (Gateway to College High at Laney College)	24.3	15.4	8.9%
12th Grade Science (Oakland Unified)	10.8	15.7	4.9%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.8	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	76	2.6%
African American	28	16	42.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	32	32
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	7	6	14.3%
Two or More Races	5	14	180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	51.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Gateway to College High at Laney College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Gateway to College High at Laney College	Public	9-12	900 Fallon St.	Oakland	94607	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2311	98			83.7%	9 (9.2%)	25 (25.5%)	43 (43.9%)	9 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.2%)	23.9	1577^th of 2323 public high schools	32.1%					(n/a)		17.7	13.6	15.4				26.3	26.3				5.3	5.3
Dewey Academy High	Public	9-12	1111 2nd Ave.	Oakland	94606	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-8310	89	8	11.1	100.0%	2 (2.2%)	34 (38.2%)	40 (44.9%)	6 (6.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	10.4	1991^st of 2323 public high schools	14.3%		7.3	2248^th of 2348 public high schools	4.3%	257			0.0	0.0											$8,073
MetWest High	Public	9-12	314 East Tenth St.	Oakland	94606	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2338	237	21	11.1	93.7%	22 (9.3%)	56 (23.6%)	126 (53.2%)	19 (8.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	16.3	1779^th of 2323 public high schools	23.4%		24.3	1583^rd of 2348 public high schools	32.6%	196		8.7		8.7				26.5	26.5				3.0	3.0	$9,667
Envision Academy for Arts & Technology	Public, Charter	6-12	1515 Webster St.	Oakland	94612	Alameda County	Envision Academy for Arts & Technology District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 596-8901	223	12	18.6	72.6%	11 (4.9%)	80 (35.9%)	105 (47.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (9.0%)	21.2	1647^th of 2323 public high schools	29.1%		30.9	1386^th of 2348 public high schools	41.0%	261	0.0		16.7	12.5	6.3	27.3	13.3	27.7	21.4	0.0	9.1	0.0	12.5	7.8
Oakland School for the Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	530 18th St.	Oakland	94612	Alameda County	Oakland School for the Arts District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 873-8800	780	33	23.3	23.7%	234 (30.0%)	168 (21.5%)	165 (21.2%)	44 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	136 (17.4%)	73.4	431^st of 2323 public high schools	81.4%		77.6	376^th of 2348 public high schools	84.0%	55	34.6	56.3		44.7	51.8	58.0	57.1	85.0	62.4	23.2	33.3	25.9	49.0	32.5
AIMS College Prep High	Public, Charter	9-12	746 Grand Ave.	Oakland	94610	Alameda County	AIMS College Prep High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 893-8701	368	14	26.2	74.5%	18 (4.9%)	152 (41.3%)	73 (19.8%)	108 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.3%)	61.3	603^rd of 2323 public high schools	74.0%		88.2	210^th of 2348 public high schools	91.1%	393			29.8	29.8				45.9	45.9				37.8	37.8
Alameda Science and Technology Institute	Public	9-12	555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P	Alameda	94501	Alameda County	Alameda Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 748-4021	167	7	25.6	47.3%	24 (14.4%)	8 (4.8%)	19 (11.4%)	93 (55.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	21 (12.6%)	98.8	15^th of 2323 public high schools	99.4%		98.4	25^th of 2348 public high schools	98.9%	10		69.6		69.6				100.0	100.0				76.1	76.1	$14,078
Street Academy Alternative High	Public	9-12	417 29th St.	Oakland	94609	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2313	57	4	14.1	94.7%	1 (1.8%)	26 (45.6%)	24 (42.1%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	14	1844^th of 2323 public high schools	20.6%					(n/a)		6.7		5.9				18.8	18.8				7.1	7.1
Oakland High	Public	9-12	1023 MacArthur Blvd.	Oakland	94610	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2304	1,525	84	18.0	91.2%	46 (3.0%)	318 (20.9%)	613 (40.2%)	445 (29.2%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	89 (5.8%)	31.8	1376^th of 2323 public high schools	40.8%		24.9	1568^th of 2348 public high schools	33.2%	192		14.8		14.6				38.2	38.2				16.8	16.8	$8,829
McClymonds High	Public	9-12	2607 Myrtle St.	Oakland	94607	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2303	265	22	12.0	94.7%	6 (2.3%)	190 (71.7%)	37 (14.0%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	19 (7.2%)	11.1	1938^th of 2323 public high schools	16.6%		16.2	1799^th of 2348 public high schools	23.4%	139		3.5		3.0				17.0	17.0				3.6	3.6	$8,715

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway to College High at Laney College

What district is Gateway to College High at Laney College in?

Oakland Unified

How many students attend Gateway to College High at Laney College?

In the 2023-24 school year, 98 students attended Gateway to College High at Laney College.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway to College High at Laney College?

Students at Gateway to College High at Laney College are 44% Hispanic, 26% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% White, 9% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

Is Gateway to College High at Laney College a good school?

Gateway to College High at Laney College ranks 1577^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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