Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Gowanda High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Gowanda High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gowanda High School is 0.56, 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.
Gowanda High School is ranked #128 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gowanda High School?
The graduation rate of Gowanda High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gowanda High School?
273 students attend Gowanda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gowanda High School students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gowanda High School?
Gowanda High School has a student ration of 7:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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