Goshen Local

The Goshen Local school district in Ohio comprises four schools: two elementary schools (Marr/Cook Elementary and Spaulding Elementary), one middle school (Goshen Middle School), and one high school (Goshen High School). The district is ranked 244 out of 835 in Ohio and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a generally strong and consistent performance across the district.

Among the standout schools, Goshen High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 98.8% and strong performance on state tests, with 74.7% proficiency in 8th grade science, exceeding the state average of 64%. However, the school also faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.8%. Spaulding Elementary School stands out with excellent performance on state tests, with 87% proficiency in 5th grade science, significantly higher than the state average of 63.9%, and strong performance in math and English language arts across grades 3-5.

The Goshen Local school district has a predominantly white student population, with the percentage of African American and Hispanic students ranging from 2.36% to 5.79%. The schools also vary in their percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.44% at Marr/Cook Elementary to 51.26% at Spaulding Elementary, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations. The district faces relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at the middle and high school levels, which may require further investigation and targeted interventions.