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Goffstown High School

27 Wallace Rd.
Goffstown, NH 03045

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Tel: (603) 497-4841

www.goffstown.k12.nh.us

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Goffstown High School serves 1,046 students in grades 9-12.

Goffstown High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,046 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in NH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Goffstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Goffstown High School's student population of 1,046 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,046 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

82 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Goffstown High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Goffstown High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NH)

Overall Testing Rank

#79 out of 456 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

49%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Goffstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Goffstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

90%

84%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.29

This chart display the diversity score of Goffstown High School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

95%

87%

This chart display graduation rate of Goffstown High School and public school graduation rate of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Goffstown School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goffstown High School's ranking?

Goffstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Goffstown High School?

The graduation rate of Goffstown High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 87%.

How many students attend Goffstown High School?

1,046 students attend Goffstown High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Goffstown High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Goffstown High School?

Goffstown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.

What grades does Goffstown High School offer ?

Goffstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Goffstown High School part of?

Goffstown High School is part of Goffstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,046 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education