GOUVERNEUR HIGH SCHOOL

GOUVERNEUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
113 E BARNEY ST
GOUVERNEUR, NY 13642
450 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gouverneur Junior-Senior High School, located in Gouverneur, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Gouverneur Central School District. Situated in St. Lawrence County, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning community that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, including core curriculum subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to develop both academic and social skills. As part of a rural district, the school plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit, athletic engagement, and student involvement. By maintaining a focus on character development and academic achievement, Gouverneur Junior-Senior High School strives to provide its students with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern world while remaining connected to their local heritage.
450
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    436 (96.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: GOUVERNEUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)287-1900
Website: http://www.gcsk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 9 132
Grade 10 106
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 94
Ungraded 16
Gender Ratio