Goffstown High School

www.goffstown.k12.nh.us/ghs

1,008 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Goffstown High School, located at 27 Wallace Rd. in Goffstown, New Hampshire, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local community. As part of the SAU 19 school district, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Goffstown High School fosters a vibrant school culture through its active athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to their community. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, athletic schedules, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at http://www.goffstown.k12.nh.us/ghs.

1,008

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goffstown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	906
Hispanic	32
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
906 (89.9%)
Two or More
39 (3.9%)
Hispanic
32 (3.2%)
Asian
16 (1.6%)
Black
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Goffstown School District
Phone:	(603)497-4841
Website:	http://www.goffstown.k12.nh.us/ghs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,008
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 256

Grade 10 266

Grade 11 268

Grade 12 218