Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Goffstown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Goffstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Goffstown High School's student population of 1,033 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,033 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
Goffstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goffstown High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
91%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Goffstown High School is ranked #143 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Goffstown High School often compared to?
Goffstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Stark Regional High School, Bedford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goffstown High School?
The graduation rate of Goffstown High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Goffstown High School?
1,033 students attend Goffstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Goffstown High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goffstown High School?
Goffstown High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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