Gowanda High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gowanda, New York 14070 · Gowanda Central School District
#142 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#180 of 16,910 nationally
About Gowanda High School
Gowanda High School is a public high located in Gowanda, in the Gowanda Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 142nd of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 298.
There are 3 schools in Gowanda; Gowanda High School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gowanda High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gowanda High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gowanda Middle School
Gowanda · Public middle · Grades 5–8
334 students · 0 m away
Gowanda Elementary School
Gowanda · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
421 students · 1.1 km away
North Collins Elementary School
North Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
319 students · 15 km away
North Collins Junior-Senior High School
North Collins · Public high · Grades 7–12
234 students · 15 km away
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Lake George Junior-Senior High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gowanda High School a good school?
Gowanda High School has a Success Index (US) of 91.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #142 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gowanda High School rank in New York?
Gowanda High School ranks #142 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #180 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gowanda High School?
Gowanda High School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Gowanda High School a elementary school or a high school?
Gowanda High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gowanda High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Gowanda High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.