Is Goffstown High School a good school?

Goffstown High School ranks 20 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Goffstown High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,037 students attended Goffstown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Goffstown High School?

Students at Goffstown High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Goffstown High School?

Goffstown High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bartlett Elementary School Elementary : Glen Lake School Elementary : Maple Avenue School Middle : Mountain View Middle School

Goffstown High School

Summary:

Goffstown High School is a public high school serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. The school consistently performs well academically, ranking 20th out of 87 New Hampshire high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Manchester Memorial High School and Manchester Central High School.

Goffstown High School's academic success is further highlighted by its strong proficiency rates on state assessments (NH SAS) and the SAT, which are generally higher than the state and Goffstown School District averages, particularly in reading and science. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.26% to 10.61% over the past three years, significantly lower than the rates seen in the Manchester School District schools, which have free/reduced lunch rates over 30%. This suggests Goffstown High School serves a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools.

Another key factor that sets Goffstown High School apart is its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.7 over the past three years, lower than the ratios seen in many nearby schools, such as Pembroke Academy and Manchester Memorial High School. This suggests students may benefit from more individualized attention and support from their teachers, which could contribute to the school's strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

27 Wallace Rd.
Goffstown, NH 03045-1830

(603) 497-4841

District: Goffstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,636

Feeder schools for Goffstown High School:

Elementary:	Bartlett Elementary School
	Glen Lake School
	Maple Avenue School
Middle:	Mountain View Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 1,037

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goffstown High School ranks better than 77% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goffstown High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Goffstown High School employs 82 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goffstown High School is $15,636.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goffstown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Goffstown High School 20^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Goffstown High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Goffstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Goffstown School District 88^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Goffstown High School

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Rank History for all students at Goffstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	43.03	49^th	79	38.0%
2010	93.49	3^rd	81	96.3%
2011	89.64	5^th	81	93.8%
2012	89.89	4^th	83	95.2%
2013	84.48	9^th	83	89.2%
2014	86.70	8^th	85	90.6%
2015	59.46	30^th	77	61.0%
2016	74.20	16^th	84	81.0%
2017	63.63	26^th	82	68.3%
2018	83.45	9^th	81	88.9%
2019	71.97	18^th	71	74.6%
2021	79.90	16^th	84	81.0%
2022	64.94	20^th	85	76.5%
2023	73.35	20^th	85	76.5%
2024	73.47	20^th	87	77.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Goffstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	46.39	10^th	21	52.4%
2019	35.72	21^st	31	32.3%
2021	41.81	9^th	14	35.7%
2022	55.33	13^th	32	59.4%
2023	69.66	9^th	29	69.0%
2024	35.52	23^rd	32	28.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Goffstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	73.78	11^th	60	81.7%
2019	57.21	21^st	63	66.7%
2021	80.33	8^th	59	86.4%
2022	74.63	15^th	79	81.0%
2023	65.85	20^th	78	74.4%
2024	76.80	14^th	81	82.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Goffstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	86.81	6^th	61	90.2%
2019	81.82	6^th	61	90.2%
2021	77.33	8^th	60	86.7%
2022	52.95	29^th	78	62.8%
2023	77.04	17^th	78	78.2%
2024	68.30	22^nd	82	73.2%

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Rank History for White students at Goffstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	85.76	6^th	64	90.6%
2019	71.81	13^th	66	80.3%
2021	83.80	9^th	67	86.6%
2022	66.66	19^th	85	77.6%
2023	75.52	18^th	83	78.3%
2024	71.83	20^th	87	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Goffstown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1149	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	1157
1991	1162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1162
1992	758	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	760
1993	788	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	791
1994	848	1	4	7	10	n/a	n/a	870
1995	878	2	5	13	3	n/a	n/a	901
1996	878	2	5	13	3	n/a	n/a	901
1997	915	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	922
1998	916	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	923
1999	925	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	928
2000	952	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	957
2001	1008	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1011
2002	1156	1	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	1170
2003	1156	1	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	1170
2004	1239	4	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	1255
2005	1273	5	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	1294
2006	1332	1	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	1344
2007	1292	5	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	1312
2008	1222	8	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	1243
2009	1181	9	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	1212
2010	1182	10	6	18	2	0	1	1219
2011	1148	12	8	17	3	0	4	1192
2012	1139	11	12	21	3	0	5	1191
2013	1115	12	16	21	2	0	3	1169
2014	1101	14	18	28	2	0	4	1167
2015	1056	15	18	22	0	0	5	1116
2016	1043	12	16	26	2	0	7	1106
2017	1040	10	12	28	3	1	13	1107
2018	1039	11	12	26	5	1	20	1114
2019	1038	12	18	29	4	1	22	1124
2020	978	15	18	29	3	1	27	1071
2021	945	18	15	29	3	1	35	1046
2022	912	16	14	29	2	1	31	1005
2023	939	15	12	29	3	1	34	1033
2024	931	16	12	37	2	1	38	1037

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Goffstown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1157	76.5	15.1	1.7
1991	1162	80.0	14.5	1.5
1992	760	49.2	15.4	4.3
1993	791	51.0	15.5	3
1994	870	53.0	16.4	4.9
1995	901	61.0	14.8	5.2
1996	901	61.0	14.8	5.2
1997	922	61.0	15.1	3.8
1998	923	69.0	13.4	2.5
1999	928	63.0	14.7	2.9
2000	957	65.0	14.7	5.2
2001	1011	64.0	15.8	4.8
2002	1170	81.0	14.4	4.3
2003	1170	81.0	14.4	4.3
2004	1255	76.0	16.5	4.5
2005	1294	84.0	15.4	6
2006	1344	98.0	13.7	7
2007	1312	90.2	14.5	9
2008	1243	88.2	14.1	9.2
2009	1212	88.4	13.7	10.1
2010	1219	87.0	14.0	13.4
2011	1192	92.5	12.8	14
2012	1191	88.5	13.4	12.5
2013	1169	91.2	12.8	12.6
2014	1167	90.6	12.8	13.5
2015	1116	95.0	11.7	13.4
2016	1106	94.0	11.7	14.7
2017	1107	87.3	12.6	13.6
2018	1114	88.5	12.5	14.4
2019	1124	87.6	12.8	15.6
2020	1071	87.6	12.2	13.8
2021	1046	82.1	12.7	10.6
2022	1005	87.0	11.5	7.3
2023	1033	88.0	11.7	9.7
2024	1037	82.0	12.6	10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Goffstown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1157	76.5	15.1	1.7
1991	1162	80.0	14.5	1.5
1992	760	49.2	15.4	4.3
1993	791	51.0	15.5	3
1994	870	53.0	16.4	4.9
1995	901	61.0	14.8	5.2
1996	901	61.0	14.8	5.2
1997	922	61.0	15.1	3.8
1998	923	69.0	13.4	2.5
1999	928	63.0	14.7	2.9
2000	957	65.0	14.7	5.2
2001	1011	64.0	15.8	4.8
2002	1170	81.0	14.4	4.3
2003	1170	81.0	14.4	4.3
2004	1255	76.0	16.5	4.5
2005	1294	84.0	15.4	6
2006	1344	98.0	13.7	7
2007	1312	90.2	14.5	9
2008	1243	88.2	14.1	9.2
2009	1212	88.4	13.7	10.1
2010	1219	87.0	14.0	13.4
2011	1192	92.5	12.8	14
2012	1191	88.5	13.4	12.5
2013	1169	91.2	12.8	12.6
2014	1167	90.6	12.8	13.5
2015	1116	95.0	11.7	13.4
2016	1106	94.0	11.7	14.7
2017	1107	87.3	12.6	13.6
2018	1114	88.5	12.5	14.4
2019	1124	87.6	12.8	15.6
2020	1071	87.6	12.2	13.8
2021	1046	82.1	12.7	10.6
2022	1005	87.0	11.5	7.3
2023	1033	88.0	11.7	9.7
2024	1037	82.0	12.6	10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Goffstown High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,636

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goffstown High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 85 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Goffstown High School)	48	55	7%
11th Grade Science (Goffstown School District)	48	55	7%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Goffstown High School)	48	41	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Goffstown School District)	48	41	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Goffstown High School)	75	66	9%
11th Grade Reading (Goffstown School District)	75	66	9%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Goffstown High School)	48	41	7%
All Grades Mathematics (Goffstown School District)	55	48	7%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Goffstown High School)	75	66	9%
All Grades Reading (Goffstown School District)	64	58	6%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Goffstown High School)	48	55	7%
All Grades Science (Goffstown School District)	46	44	2%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1124	1033	8.1%
African American	12	15	25%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	18	12	33.3%
Hispanic	29	29
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1038	939	9.5%
Two or More Races	22	34	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.6%	9.7%	5.9%

Schools Near Goffstown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Goffstown High School	Public	9-12	27 Wallace Rd.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-4841	1,037	82	12.6	10.5%	931 (89.8%)	16 (1.5%)	37 (3.6%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.7%)	73.5	20^th of 87 public high schools	77.0%		73.3	20^th of 85 public high schools	76.5%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	52.0	52.0	$15,636
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1066 Front St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 316-1170	87	9	9.6	4.6%	75 (86.2%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	64.1	26^th of 87 public high schools	70.1%		26.5	63^rd of 85 public high schools	25.9%	37	30.0	60.0	30.0	60.0	63.0	63.0
Manchester West High School	Public	9-12	9 Notre Dame Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6384	771	57	13.4	49.7%	350 (45.4%)	83 (10.8%)	208 (27.0%)	32 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.3%)	4.7	87^th of 87 public high schools	0.0%		10.9	79^th of 85 public high schools	7.1%	8		32.0		32.0	16.0	16.0	$17,782
Bedford High School	Public	9-12	47B Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9000	1,398	102	13.7	5.4%	1,104 (79.0%)	15 (1.1%)	47 (3.4%)	121 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (7.9%)	79.1	14^th of 87 public high schools	83.9%		93.8	5^th of 85 public high schools	94.1%	9	55.0	84.0	55.0	84.0	39.0	39.0	$14,660
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	470 Pine St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Kreiva Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 232-7974	104	0		64.4%	63 (60.6%)	7 (6.7%)	19 (18.3%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.5%)								(n/a)		42.0		42.0
Manchester Central High School	Public	9-12	535 Beech Street	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6363	1,127	89	12.6	40.8%	434 (38.5%)	177 (15.7%)	366 (32.5%)	30 (2.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	115 (10.2%)	18.6	74^th of 87 public high schools	14.9%		10.5	81^st of 85 public high schools	4.7%	7	16.0	45.0	16.0	45.0	27.0	27.0	$12,752
Manchester Memorial High School	Public	9-12	1 Crusader Way	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6378	1,355	97	13.9	30.6%	762 (56.2%)	111 (8.2%)	318 (23.5%)	77 (5.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (6.1%)	9.2	84^th of 87 public high schools	3.4%		12.7	77^th of 85 public high schools	9.4%	7		45.0		45.0	13.0	13.0	$12,370
Manchester School of Technology (High School)	Public	9-12	100 Gerald Connors Circle	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6490	304	27	11.3	39.8%	184 (60.5%)	10 (3.3%)	86 (28.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	11.2	82^nd of 87 public high schools	5.7%		9.7	82^nd of 85 public high schools	3.5%		10.0	45.0	10.0	45.0	17.0	17.0	$9,315
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	138	15	9.5	11.6%	107 (77.5%)	7 (5.1%)	16 (11.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	89.5	8^th of 87 public high schools	90.8%		76.7	15^th of 85 public high schools	82.4%	7	39.0	86.0	39.0	86.0	80.0	80.0
Bow High School	Public	9-12	55 Falcon Way	Bow	03304	Merrimack County	Bow School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 228-2210	611	48	12.7	5.9%	556 (91.0%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	75.2	18^th of 87 public high schools	79.3%		75.1	18^th of 85 public high schools	78.8%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	55.0	55.0	$17,666

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