Encina High vs Gateway International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encina High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
766 students
Gateway International
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
628 students
| Measure | Encina High Sacramento, California | Gateway International Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,343 | #2075 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16621 of 16,910 | #27293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 766 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 47% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway International scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 9.8).
- •Gateway International does better on math proficiency (47% vs 3%).
- •Gateway International does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 10%).
- •Gateway International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 87.7%).
- •Encina High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.3).
- •Encina High is the larger school with 766 students compared with 628.
- •Encina High is a public school while Gateway International is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Encina High better than Gateway International?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway International ranks higher (46.8 vs 9.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Encina High and Gateway International?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encina High: 766. Gateway International: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encina High and Gateway International rank in California?
Encina High is 1323rd of 1,343 and Gateway International is 2075th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).