For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 273 students in Gowanda, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Gowanda, NY is Gowanda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gowanda, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 95% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Gowanda have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public high schools.
Gowanda, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gowanda High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gowanda, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowanda High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Gowanda, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gowanda Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
South Rd-po Bx 350
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-0177
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gowanda, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Gowanda, NY include Gowanda High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gowanda?
1 public high schools are located in Gowanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda?
Gowanda public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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