Goffstown High School, located in Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States, serves the towns of Goffstown and New Boston. Goffstown High School had 1,106 students enrolled as of July 1, 2018. The student body consists of 48% male and 52% female students.
Serving 1,037 students in grades 9-12, Goffstown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,037 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Goffstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Goffstown High School's student population of 1,037 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,037 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Motto
Advancing Student Learning
Goffstown High School ranks within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goffstown High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 455 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
90%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Goffstown High School's ranking?
Goffstown High School is ranked #134 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Goffstown High School often compared to?
Goffstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Stark Regional High School, Bedford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goffstown High School?
The graduation rate of Goffstown High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Goffstown High School?
1,037 students attend Goffstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Goffstown High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goffstown High School?
Goffstown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Goffstown High School offer ?
Goffstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goffstown High School part of?
Goffstown High School is part of Goffstown School District.
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