 Riverside Gateway to College Early College High School
"I am thankful every day that I was not only able to be in the program, but do well in it. I will never forget the entire experience I have had in Gateway. I would recommend Gateway to many people who feel like they need to improve their lives and have the will to work hard and become 'a somebody'." Student, Riverside Gateway to College
Mission Statement
The Mission of Riverside Gateway to College Early College High School is to provide at-risk youth, 16 through 20 years of age, who have dropped out or who are near to dropping out of school, with the opportunity to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and achieve success in college courses in a supportive caring community. The school provides significant career, social and academic counseling that empowers students to excel.
 Core Values
1. Support for our students academically and personally
2. Empowering youth to succeed in all levels of their lives
3. Faculty and staff who are committed to the unique mission of our school
4. Community partnerships that support the early college design
5. Providing students with social and academic opportunities for success in life and career
6. A community that strives to provide challenging and relevant learning experiences
7. Promoting interpersonal skills that help students build strong, positive, peer and adult relationships
8. Individualized approaches to teaching and learning
9. Promoting personal responsibility and accountability of staff and students
10. Creating a school community where students, faculty and staff feel safe, happy, respected and challenged
 Riverside Gateway to College is Changing Lives
Students who had little chance of even graduating from high school are earning their diplomas and succeeding in college. They are pursuing college degrees and challenging careers. In short, students are reinventing themselves for their future.
Located on the campus of Riverside City College, in Riverside, CA, Riverside Gateway to College is a California charter school that empowers youth, 16 to 20 years old, who have dropped out of high school or are not on track to graduate to earn a diploma and dual credit in a supportive college environment.
Gateway to College students learn how to succeed in an educational setting, under the guidance of a caring team of instructors and student support specialists with experience and interest in at-risk youth. In their first term, students take foundational courses as part of a learning community. This experience builds their academic and personal skills, preparing them for college courses with the general student population. During the Foundation term, students take reading, writing, math, information competencies, plus a college survival and success class where students learn how to take effective notes, study for tests, and juggle school, work, and family life. After completing the Foundation term, students take a career development class to help them focus their academic goals and select a major. They also begin taking classes on the comprehensive campus.
Gateway to College’s innovative approach captured the attention of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which initially funded the replication of Gateway to College as part of its Early College High School Initiative. Since 2003, Gateway to College has evolved from a single-site program into a national network of 29 colleges in 16 states, partnering with well over 100 school districts.
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