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 1,096 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 17% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goddard High serves the southwest part of Roswell, NM, covering an area of approximately 73.1 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goddard High School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,096 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goddard High School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goddard High School is 0.49, 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
#382 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
63%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
34%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Rocket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard High School's ranking?
Goddard High School is ranked #382 out of 796 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, Artesia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% 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 71%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Goddard High School?
1,096 students attend Goddard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Goddard High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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