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The Gateway Approach

A Life-Changing Public Education

Gateway Public Schools is a public charter school organization dedicated to serving San Francisco’s diverse student population. By sending nearly every graduate to college year after year, we are helping our students achieve their dreams, building a more just community, and impacting the future.

High School Student
Gateway High School
Student at Gateway Middle School
Gateway Middle School
GMS Teacher and Student
Gateway Impact

Gateway Public Schools at a Glance

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25%
of students have a diagnosed learning difference
Building
40%
of students are first in their 
families to attend college
Graduation Cap
52%
of students fall 
below the poverty line
Four Circles
75%
are students 
of color

Student Voices

Heaven A
Heaven's portrait
"The best part of Gateway Middle School is the community. Everyone knows each other well, respects each other, and learns from each other's difference."
Heaven A
8th grade
Mauricio M
Mauricio from Gateway
"In addition to teaching me real-world learning skills, Gateway has taught me to be an advocate for myself, my learning, and my future."
Mauricio M
University of Puget Sound
Zalika C
Zalika from Gateway High School
"Gateway gives you all the resources you need to start your future."
Zalika C
Colby College

News & Events

keynote speaker
Second Annual Powerful Learners Conference Draws Record Crowds
https://gatewaypublicschools.org/gps/newsroom/news/second-annual-powerful-learn…
Ms. Olken and Ms. Lockhart host telethon
SF Chronicle Highlights Gateway's Innovative Fundraising Telethon
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Shelter-in-place-restrictions-force…
student swimming
In a Lane of Her Own: Meet GHS’ One-Woman Swim Team
https://gatewaypublicschools.org/gps-ghs/newsroom/news/lane-her-own-meet-ghs-on…