GODDARD HIGH

www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/high/ghs/index.cfm

1,155 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Goddard High School, located at 701 East Country Club in Roswell, New Mexico, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Roswell Independent School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a combination of rigorous academic programming, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement. The school reflects the district’s broader commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of the Roswell community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Goddard High School offers a variety of programs designed to develop well-rounded students, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness initiatives. By providing a structured environment that emphasizes both personal responsibility and scholastic achievement, the school aims to empower its students to become productive, contributing members of society. Further details regarding their specific curriculum, faculty resources, and school events can be found on their official district website.

1,155

Total Students

60.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GODDARD HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	666
Black	23
Asian	17
Two or More	4
American Indian	8

Hispanic
666 (57.7 %)
White
437 (37.8 %)
Black
23 (2.0 %)
Asian
17 (1.5 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)

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:	ROSWELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)627-4800
Website:	http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/high/ghs/index.cfm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,096
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 335

Grade 10 295

Grade 11 257

Grade 12 268