Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Gowanda Correctional Facility served 10 students inquire with school.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | n/a |
| Total Students | 10 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 27% |
| Black | 50% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.71 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York State Department Of Corrections School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gowanda Correctional Facility is Gowanda High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gowanda Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gowanda Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gowanda Gowanda Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 425 students
1.1 miles
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325 1.1 PK-4 425 - Gowanda Gowanda High School Grades: 9-12 | 379 students
1.8 miles
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325 1.8 9-12 379 - Gowanda Gowanda Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 360 students
1.8 miles
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325 1.8 5-8 360 - North Collins North Collins Elementary School Grades: PK-9 | 315 students
7.4 miles
10469 Bantle Rd
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0166 7.4 PK-9 315 - North Collins North Collins Junior-senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 295 students
7.6 miles
2045 School St
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101 7.6 7-12 295
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