Gardner High School is a public high school in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Serving 809 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 16:1 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 809 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1872
Colors
Black, Orange
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 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
58%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
809 students attend Gardner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gardner High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner High School?
Gardner High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardner High School part of?
Gardner High School is part of Gardner School District.
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