GATEWAY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY

Gateway College and Career Academy is a public charter high school that is part of the Riverside County Office of Education school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 174 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 5 teachers, Gateway College and Career Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 34:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gateway College and Career Academy (GCCA), located on the Riverside City College campus in Riverside, California, is a specialized public charter high school designed for students who are looking for an alternative path to graduation. The school primarily serves students who have struggled in traditional high school environments, offering a supportive, credit-recovery-focused setting. By integrating high school coursework with the college environment, GCCA aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, providing them with the tools and mentorship needed to earn their diplomas while simultaneously preparing for life after graduation.

The academy’s mission, as reflected in its motto "Think Beyond Diploma," focuses heavily on bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary education. Students at GCCA benefit from a unique blended learning model that allows them to take college courses concurrently with their high school classes, often earning transferable college credits before they even graduate. Through its partnership with Riverside City College, the school fosters a culture of higher education, emphasizing career readiness, personal responsibility, and academic confidence to ensure that every student is equipped for success in both the workforce and university settings.

For more information, contact Gateway College and Career Academy at (951) 222-8931 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.