GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL

Gardner High is a public high school that is part of the Gardner school district, located in Gardner, MA with about 690 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Gardner High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gardner High School, located at 200 Catherine Street in Gardner, Massachusetts, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Gardner Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and academic achievement through a variety of core subjects and elective pathways.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Gardner High School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to keep students engaged and help them build well-rounded skill sets. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong communication with families and the broader community, utilizing their district website to provide updates on school events, academic policies, and district-wide resources. For those seeking detailed information on the school’s academic calendar, athletic schedules, or district initiatives, the official website at http://www.gardnerk12.org serves as the primary hub for all official school-related information.

For more information, contact Gardner High at (978) 632-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
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GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Gardner, MA with about 690 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Gardner
Total Students:
690
Teachers:
57.59
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 690 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDNER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.9%
Hispanic/Latino
15.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.