Gateway School

126 Eucalyptus Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-0950
Tel: (831)423-0341
Grades: K - 8 | 272 students
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Gateway is a CAIS-accredited independent school with enriched and challenging curriculum taught by exceptional faculty in small classes. Visual and theatre arts, music, Spanish, life lab science, PE, and technology are taught by experienced specialists on our beautiful bayside campus. Founded in 1970.

School Overview:
Gateway School
School Membership(s) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1970
Student Body
Total Students 272 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 88%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,575
Tuition Notes Financial aid program is available for families that qualify.
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Admissions Director Colleen Sullivan
Admissions Associate Kristin Smith
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Flag Football Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Computer Game Design & Programming
Flute & Piano Foreign Language
Jr. Engineering Lego Robotics
Math Club Student Council
Tai Chi Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Our challenging academic program integrates core subjects with visual and theatre arts, music, life lab science, Spanish, PE, and technology.
    • Inquiry-based teaching methods encourage students to research, reason, solve problems, and communicate.
    • Gateway's teachers, students, and parents work together as part of a collaborative learning community.
    • Our K-8 campus includes a challenging Middle School program with specialty teachers and diverse electives.

    Profile last updated: 02/01/2013

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