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Goshen Central High School

Public | 9-12 | 949 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 14, 2013

I just graduated from this school. I spent my entire high school career here and my experience was pretty average. Some teachers I really liked, some I didn't. There is a lot of politics involved in this school as many generations of families have gone through it. The guidance department did not know anything, but from what I hear that is normal for any high school. The teachers play favorites like it is their job. This school is what you make of it. I have always wished I went somewhere else, and I know a lot of people who felt the same. There is not much school pride from the students, but it is good enough.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2011

As an educator, I wanted a school that offered the best opportunites in all areas. Both our children had the advanced courses they needed as well as the chance to play sports. The administration and staff knew them by name and took an interest in them. This is not a huge school where you are just a number. The size of the district played an important part in our decision to live here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Not the best school, but coming from monroe woodbury i thought my children would be better off, but their not
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

umm well i really like this school im doing okay. i currently go to this school i really like it and the teachers really try to help you to do your best this is a good school=]
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 13, 2005

Goshen makes good use of its resources and provides a good education
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 10, 2004

Goshen High School was wonderful for me. I was in advanced classes that challeneged me to work to my potential. The teachers and administrators care. It's a school that prepares you well for college, and you don't even realize it.
—Submitted by Christina Ferraro, a former student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

246 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population80%

Chemistry

All Students77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population77%

Earth Science

All Students86%
Students with disabilities91%
General population86%

English

All Students90%
Students with disabilities43%
General population96%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students81%
Students with disabilities60%
General population81%

Global History and Geography

All Students87%
Students with disabilities34%
General population93%

Integrated Algebra

All Students81%
Students with disabilities32%
General population90%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students84%
Students with disabilities44%
General population90%

Physics

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population95%

Spanish

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students95%
Students with disabilities59%
General population99%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 51%
Hispanic 11% 21%
Black 7% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 94%N/A76%
Female 95%N/A79%
Male 92%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
Black or African American 100%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 93%N/A59%
White 93%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 94%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 79%N/A56%
General-Education students 95%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 3%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 23%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 3%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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222 Scotchtown Ave
Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: (845) 615-6100

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