Robert H. Goddard High School is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1965, the school is named after rocket pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard.
Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Goddard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goddard High School's student population of 1,104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Goddard High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goddard High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
62%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)67%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard High School's ranking?
Goddard High School is ranked #399 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Goddard High School often compared to?
Goddard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roswell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goddard High School?
The graduation rate of Goddard High School is 67%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Goddard High School?
1,104 students attend Goddard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Goddard High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goddard High School?
Goddard High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goddard High School offer ?
Goddard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goddard High School part of?
Goddard High School is part of Roswell School District.
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