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Goshen High School

High School · Goshen Community Schools · Goshen, IN

A Goshen Community Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 Lincolnway East, Goshen, IN 46526

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation1.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$13,439
Chronic Absenteeism45.4%

Students at Goshen High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Goshen High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goshen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,864

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$1,061/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
1.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·12 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Bashor Alternative SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–114.3 mi19Compare →
Clinton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3PK–124.8 mi179Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Goshen Community Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$13,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Goshen High School is listed in Goshen Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goshen High School

Goshen High School is a public high school in Goshen, IN, part of Goshen Community Schools, serving approximately 2,041 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goshen High School

What grades does Goshen High School serve?

Goshen High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Goshen High School?

Goshen High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,041 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Goshen High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goshen High School rank in IN?

Goshen High School ranks #958 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Goshen High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Goshen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Goshen High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goshen High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Goshen High School a charter school?

No, Goshen High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Goshen High School a Title I school?

No, Goshen High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goshen High School?

61.4% of students at Goshen High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,041
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Elkhart County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 46526)
33,527
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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