- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goshen, AL
Goshen High School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010279001114
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Goshen High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Goshen High School shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010279001114 · Goshen, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.7:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike County High School (484 students)
Goshen High School shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Goshen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike County Hi
Pike County High School
484 students
- Pike County El
Pike County Elementary School
454 students
- Goshen Element
Goshen Elementary School
446 students
- Banks School
Banks School
384 students
- This school
Goshen High School
356 students
What this shows Goshen High School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goshen High School compares
Goshen High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$14,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Goshen High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goshen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banks School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Goshen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goshen High School
How many students attend Goshen High School?
Goshen High School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goshen, AL. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen High School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goshen High School?
53.0% of students at Goshen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen High School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen High School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Goshen, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen High School?
Goshen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Goshen High School, Pike County also operates Pike County High School (484 students), Pike County Elementary School (454 students), and Goshen Elementary School (446 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.