Serving 123 students in grades 9-12, Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology's student population of 123 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Rankings
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
58%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-69%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology's ranking?
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology is ranked #625 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology often compared to?
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Another Course To College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology?
The graduation rate of Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology is 60-69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology?
123 students attend Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology?
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology offer ?
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology part of?
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology is part of Gardner School District.
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