Gates Secondary School

Gates Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
813 132nd St S,  Tacoma, WA
Franklin Pierce School District
4.1
4.3
86 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
2.89
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.89
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
12.5%
State Average
49.7%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
87:1

Student Diversity

Male
66.3%
Female
33.7%
Hispanic
26.7%
White
22.1%
Two or more races
17.4%
Black
15.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
1.2%
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School Rankings

#3 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#53 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 15 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 14 Students
Washington State University 13 Students
Central Washington University 13 Students
Seattle University 12 Students
Eastern Washington University 12 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 12 Students
Tacoma Community College 11 Students
Clover Park Technical College 11 Students
Pierce College at Puyallup 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 7 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 5 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 3 Students
Criminology 3 Students
Dance 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
1/26/2016
I know of administration support for example , every Thursday after schools seniors are able to go into the counselors office in order to get help for their portfolio.
3.0 NicheUser
1/26/2016
Overall since I have been at Gates High School I would say I enjoy the diversity. There is never a dull moment here because something is always happening. The teachers are very involved the principles and counselors are also always around.
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4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 other
11/7/2015
Staff is highly motivating and uses the best alternative measures for learning. This is not a school for bad kids but kids who need a different environment than traditional highstool. Also they provide a lot of one on one time between students and teachers as well as very open communication to the s...
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5.0 other
5/24/2012
L0VE IT HERE!!!! PROUD TO A STUDENT HERE AND GRADUATE FROM HERE.... GATORS FOR LIFE!!!
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3.0 parent
12/29/2008
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