Very Good
#1121 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
Gowanda High School
High School · Gowanda Central School District · Gowanda, NY
A Gowanda Central School District high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10674 PROSPECT ST, Gowanda, NY 14070
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2019)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gowanda High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 87% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gowanda 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,620
Median home value
$100,600
Median rent
$740/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gowanda Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gowanda High School is listed in GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gowanda High School
Gowanda High School is a public high school in Gowanda, NY, part of Gowanda Central School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,121 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gowanda High School
What grades does Gowanda High School serve?
Gowanda High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gowanda High School?
Gowanda High School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gowanda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gowanda High School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gowanda High School rank in NY?
Gowanda High School ranks #1,121 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Gowanda High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gowanda High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Gowanda High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gowanda High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Gowanda High School a charter school?
No, Gowanda High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gowanda High School a Title I school?
No, Gowanda High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gowanda High School?
48.4% of students at Gowanda 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cattaraugus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (716) 532-3325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14070)
- 5,437
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 14070; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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