Gowanda High School
Gowanda, NY · Gowanda Central School District · Grades 9-12
319th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 72%· Stable
Gowanda High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gowanda High School 319th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 72% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2022 to 72th in 2025.
Gowanda High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Gowanda High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 273 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 61.5% | ▼ 10.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 17.3% | 22.7% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 9.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Gowanda High School
Typical home value $165K in zip 14070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Gowanda High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6North Collins Junior-Senior High SchoolNorth Collins Central School District · 9.2 mi away528th of 1,137
ELA 44% · Math 78% - 9Cattaraugus-Little Valley High SchoolCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District · 10.1 mi away128th of 1,137
ELA 90% · Math 79% - 2Pine Valley Central Junior-Senior High SchoolPine Valley Central School District (South Dayton) · 11.3 mi away957th of 1,137
ELA 36% · Math 40% - 4Forestville Central High SchoolForestville Central School District · 11.7 mi away785th of 1,137
ELA 46% · Math 51% - 7Silver Creek High SchoolSilver Creek Central School District · 11.9 mi away382nd of 1,137
ELA 89% · Math 49% - 8Lake Shore Senior High SchoolEvans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) · 13.5 mi away261st of 1,137
ELA 87% · Math 66% - 8Eden Middle & High SchoolEden Central School District · 14 mi away323rd of 1,137
ELA 58% · Math 87% - 9Griffith Institute High SchoolSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District · 14.7 mi away227th of 1,137
ELA 84% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gowanda High School in?
Gowanda High School is part of the Gowanda Central School District district in Gowanda, New York.
Is Gowanda High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gowanda High School 319th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Gowanda High School?
White 62%, American Indian 23%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 3% (273 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gowanda High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14070 is $165K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.