GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GOSHEN, New York — 4 schools

2,876
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$28,226
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 2,876 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,737 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,226 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 62.7% local, 27.3% state, and 10.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $161,837 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #665 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 354.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.8% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% African American across the district's schools.

Goshen Central High School accounts for 35.9% of all GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 355:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 24.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.0%
Federal
27.3%
State
62.7%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
665 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$1,364
Studio/mo
$1,549
1 BR/mo
$1,979
2 BR/mo
$2,511
3 BR/mo
$2,694
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$161,837
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
354.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Goshen Central High School
983
C J Hooker Middle School
646
Goshen Intermediate School
603
Scotchtown Avenue School
505

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,876 students.

How much does GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $28,226 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #665 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $161,837 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 61.8% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% African American, 4.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #665 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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