Gardner High School

200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 804 students in grades 8-12, Gardner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 804 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gardner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Gardner High School's student population of 804 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gardner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#952 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gardner High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gardner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gardner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gardner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
24%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gardner High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gardner High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gardner High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gardner High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Gardner High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gardner High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gardner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gardner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gardner High School's ranking?
Gardner High School is ranked #952 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gardner High School often compared to?
Gardner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Narragansett Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardner High School?
The graduation rate of Gardner High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gardner High School?
804 students attend Gardner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gardner High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner High School?
Gardner High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner High School offer ?
Gardner High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner High School part of?
Gardner High School is part of Gardner School District.

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5   4/16/2018
Best school and teachers in region.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 804 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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