Gateway to College

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

**Gateway to College**, located in Burien, Washington, is a specialized educational program designed for students aged 16–21 who have dropped out of high school or are significantly behind in credits and at risk of not graduating. Operating in partnership with Highline College, the program allows students to complete their high school diploma requirements while simultaneously earning transferable college credits. This unique "dual-credit" model provides a supportive environment that helps students regain momentum toward graduation while acclimating to a collegiate setting.

The program is particularly noted for its focus on student support and academic recovery. By transitioning students from a traditional high school environment onto a college campus, Gateway to College aims to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education. Students work with dedicated resource specialists and advisors who help them navigate both the academic and personal challenges that may have hindered their progress in a traditional school setting, ultimately fostering a pathway toward long-term educational and career success.

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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:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-7774
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

10th

11th

12th