- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gowanda, NY
Gowanda High School
Federal NCES profile for Gowanda High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361239001007
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gowanda High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gowanda · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gowanda High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gowanda High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gowanda, NY.
School address
District: Gowanda Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361239001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Gowanda High School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 361239001007 · Gowanda, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 8.5:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gowanda Elementary School (421 students)
Gowanda High School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gowanda High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gowanda Elemen
Gowanda Elementary School
421 students
- Gowanda Middle
Gowanda Middle School
334 students
- This school
Gowanda High School
298 students
What this shows Gowanda High School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gowanda High School compares
Gowanda High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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
$28,374
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Gowanda High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Gowanda Central School District reports $28,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gowanda High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowanda Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowanda Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gowanda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gowanda High School
How many students attend Gowanda High School?
Gowanda High School has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gowanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gowanda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gowanda High School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Gowanda High School?
46.9% of students at Gowanda High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gowanda High School?
The largest demographic group at Gowanda High School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Gowanda, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gowanda High School?
Gowanda High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gowanda High School rank among public schools in Gowanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Gowanda High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gowanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gowanda Central School District?
Besides Gowanda High School, Gowanda Central School District also operates Gowanda Elementary School (421 students) and Gowanda Middle School (334 students). See the Gowanda Central School District district page for the complete list.