Serving 361 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 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). 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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goshen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Goshen High School's student population of 361 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goshen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
39%
32%
White
55%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen High School's ranking?
Goshen High School is ranked #795 out of 1,285 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Goshen High School?
361 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 American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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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