Gateway Center

www.smcoe.org

16 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Gateway Center, located at 35 Tower Road in San Mateo, is a specialized educational facility operated by the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). It serves as a regional hub designed to support students with diverse learning needs, particularly those who require highly structured environments and specialized instruction that may not be available in a traditional comprehensive school setting. The center is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic atmosphere where students can develop both their academic skills and their social-emotional resilience.

The programs offered at Gateway Center are part of the SMCOE’s broader mission to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the county. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the school integrates academic curriculum with behavioral support services, often collaborating with families, school districts, and community agencies to create individualized education plans (IEPs). Through its partnership with the county office, Gateway Center provides a vital safety net that helps students overcome barriers to learning and prepares them for successful transitions to their next educational or career milestones.

Total Students

3.3

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
9 (56.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (18.8 %)
White
2 (12.5 %)
Black
1 (6.2 %)
Two or More
1 (6.2 %)

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:	San Mateo County Office of Education
Phone:	(650)598-2150
Website:	http://www.smcoe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 1

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 4