Enrollment
1,008
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goffstown, NH
Goffstown High School
Federal NCES profile for Goffstown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330324000137
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goffstown High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Goffstown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goffstown High School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goffstown High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goffstown, NH.
School address
District: Goffstown School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330324000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goffstown High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goffstown High School
Goffstown High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Goffstown, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,008 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,008 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Goffstown School District spends $16,330 per pupil, 42% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Goffstown School District also operates Mountain View Middle School (880 students) and Maple Avenue School (513 students) alongside Goffstown High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goffstown High School compares
Goffstown High School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 62% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Goffstown High School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goffstown School District, which includes Goffstown High School.
$16,330
Per student
-42%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 25.5%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Goffstown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goffstown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goffstown High School
How many students attend Goffstown High School?
Goffstown High School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goffstown, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goffstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goffstown High School is 11.5:1, which is 2% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goffstown High School?
8.2% of students at Goffstown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goffstown High School?
The largest demographic group at Goffstown High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Goffstown, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goffstown High School?
Goffstown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goffstown High School rank among public schools in Goffstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Goffstown High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goffstown, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goffstown on the city page.
Is Goffstown High School a good school?
Goffstown High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goffstown School District?
Besides Goffstown High School, Goffstown School District also operates Mountain View Middle School (880 students), Maple Avenue School (513 students), and Glen Lake School (194 students). See the Goffstown School District district page for the complete list.
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