- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fitchburg, MA
Goodrich Academy
Federal NCES profile for Goodrich Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250489002110
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodrich Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 186
- students enrolled
Goodrich Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fitchburg, MA.
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250489002110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Goodrich Academy grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 250489002110 · Fitchburg, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitchburg High (1,220 students)
Goodrich Academy grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Goodrich Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitchburg High
Fitchburg High
1,220 students
- Mckay Elementa
Mckay Elementary School
754 students
- Reingold Eleme
Reingold Elementary
679 students
- Arthur M Longs
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
614 students
- Crocker Elemen
Crocker Elementary
610 students
- This school 186
Goodrich Academy
186 students
What this shows Goodrich Academy reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodrich Academy compares
Goodrich Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 51% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$19,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Goodrich Academy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fitchburg reports $19,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodrich Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckay Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reingold Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crocker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodrich Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Fitchburg
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodrich Academy is 18.6:1, which is 51% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodrich Academy?
The largest demographic group at Goodrich Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodrich Academy?
Goodrich Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Goodrich Academy rank among high schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodrich Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Fitchburg, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fitchburg?
Besides Goodrich Academy, Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students), Mckay Elementary School (754 students), and Reingold Elementary (679 students). See the Fitchburg district page for the complete list.