GOWANDA HIGH SCHOOL

GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
10674 PROSPECT ST
GOWANDA, NY 14070
288 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Gowanda High School, located at 10674 Prospect St in Gowanda, New York, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Gowanda Central School District. As a key institution within the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The district emphasizes a supportive learning environment, integrating rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal development.

The school’s official website, http://www.gowcsd.org, acts as a centralized resource for students, parents, and community members to stay informed about district news, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. By prioritizing communication and community involvement, Gowanda High School strives to maintain a collaborative educational culture. Whether focusing on core curriculum, athletics, or arts programming, the institution remains committed to the educational advancement and overall well-being of the youth in the Gowanda area.
288
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (63.6 %)
  • American Indian
    62 (22.1 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (9.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)532-3325
Website: http://www.gowcsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 65
Grade 10 79
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 76
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORTH COLLINS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH COLLINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
248 Students
2045 SCHOOL ST
NORTH COLLINS, NY 14111 (9.2 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th