Enrollment
817
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goshen, OH
Goshen High School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390463402516
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Goshen High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goshen High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goshen High School
Goshen High School is a large high school in Goshen, Ohio, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 28% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #346, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Goshen Local also operates Goshen Middle School (660 students) and Marr/Cook Elementary School (645 students) alongside Goshen 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 Goshen High School compares
Goshen High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$12,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Goshen High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Local, which includes Goshen High School.
$12,320
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 Goshen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marr/Cook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spaulding Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Goshen High School
How many students attend Goshen High School?
Goshen High School has 817 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goshen, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen High School is 23.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goshen High School?
36.0% of students at Goshen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen High School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen High School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Goshen, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen High School?
Goshen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Goshen High School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is Goshen High School a good school?
Goshen High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. 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 Goshen Local?
Besides Goshen High School, Goshen Local also operates Goshen Middle School (660 students), Marr/Cook Elementary School (645 students), and Spaulding Elementary School (573 students). See the Goshen Local district page for the complete list.
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