GATEWAY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Gateway Early College High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Maricopa County Community College District dba Gat (4314) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 254 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Gateway Early College High School (GECHS), located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a unique partnership between the Phoenix Union High School District and GateWay Community College. Designed for students who are looking for a non-traditional academic environment, the school operates on a model that allows students to complete their high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credits. By integrating high school coursework with community college classes, GECHS provides an accelerated pathway for students to earn an associate degree or a technical certificate by the time they graduate from high school.

The school emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory culture, providing students with access to community college facilities, resources, and faculty. Because of this integration, the student experience is geared toward developing maturity, time management, and academic independence. By removing the traditional barriers between secondary and post-secondary education, Gateway Early College High School aims to reduce the overall cost of higher education for families and better prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce or university study.

For more information, contact Gateway Early College High School at (602) 286-8756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.