Goshen High School is a secondary school located at 101 Eagle Circle in Goshen, Alabama.
Serving 356 students in grades 7-12, Goshen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goshen High School serves the west part of its school district in Goshen, AL, covering approximately 313.2 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located nearly 26 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goshen High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1897
Average Class Size
28 students
School Rankings
Goshen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goshen High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen High School's ranking?
Goshen High School is ranked #795 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Goshen High School often compared to?
Goshen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County High School, Charles Henderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goshen High School?
The graduation rate of Goshen High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Goshen High School?
356 students attend Goshen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Goshen High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goshen High School?
Goshen High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goshen High School offer ?
Goshen High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goshen High School part of?
Goshen High School is part of Pike County School District.
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