Enrollment
186
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250489002110
Goodrich Academy — Fitchburg, MA
Federal NCES profile for Goodrich Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodrich Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Goodrich Academy reports 186 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 60% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 93 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 62.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fitchburg spends $21,232 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.4% from local sources (property taxes), 74.2% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Goodrich Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 60% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 60% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,232
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 93 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 186 Top 12% in Massachusetts — larger than 88% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250489002110
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 31.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 93:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 62.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fitchburg, which includes Goodrich Academy.
$21,232
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 74.2%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Goodrich Academy
How many students attend Goodrich Academy?
Goodrich Academy has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fitchburg, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Academy is 19.4:1, which is 60% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodrich Academy?
The largest demographic group at Goodrich Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fitchburg, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodrich Academy?
Goodrich Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.