Gateway Community

www.vcoe.org/stuserv

69 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway Community School, located in Camarillo, California, is an alternative educational program operated by the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE). Designed as a community school, it serves students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings, providing a structured yet supportive environment that focuses on both academic recovery and personal growth. The program is specifically intended to help students who are credit-deficient or those in need of a more specialized approach to successfully earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating small class sizes, individualized instruction, and access to essential student support services. By partnering with the Ventura County Office of Education, Gateway Community School provides resources that address the unique needs of its diverse student population, fostering an atmosphere of accountability and encouragement. Through its curriculum and dedicated staff, the school aims to re-engage students in their learning, helping them overcome barriers to success and transition into college, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	65
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
65 (94.2%)
Two or More
2 (2.9%)
White
1 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ventura County Office of Education
Phone:	(805)437-1460
Website:	http://www.vcoe.org/stuserv
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 26

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 10