Gateway Center
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
35 Tower Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402 · (650) 598-2150 · Part of San Mateo County Office of Education
Highlands’ School Grade A better than 86% of California school districts
Students
11
Students per teacher
4:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Gateway Center
- Small classes: 4 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 37.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
Directions ↗35 Tower Rd., San Mateo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 105
Grade 114
Grade 122
Enrollment over time
8’20
10’21
16’22
14’23
11’24
Up 37.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 82%White 9%Two or more races 9%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Gateway Center from Highlands families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.