Gowanda High School

10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gowanda High School serves 292 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gowanda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Gowanda High School's student population of 292 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gowanda High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
90-94%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
20%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
65%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gowanda High School?
The graduation rate of Gowanda High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gowanda High School?
292 students attend Gowanda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gowanda High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gowanda High School?
Gowanda High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gowanda High School offer ?
Gowanda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gowanda High School part of?
Gowanda High School is part of Gowanda Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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