School Overview
Gardiner Area High School (GAHS), located at 40 West Hill Road in Gardiner, Maine, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Maine School Administrative District 11 (MSAD 11). The school caters to students from Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph, and West Gardiner, fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and civic responsibility. As a central hub for the local area, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, and active citizenship.

The educational experience at GAHS is characterized by a diverse curriculum that aims to challenge students while providing necessary support systems. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage personal development and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive culture and meaningful community engagement, Gardiner Area High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character traits required to navigate an evolving global landscape.
621
Total Students
51.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardiner Area High School
Demographic Student Count
White583
Hispanic18
Black8
Asian5
Two or More4
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    583 (93.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 11/MSAD 11
Phone: (207)582-3150
Website: http://www.msad11.org/o/gahs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Grade 9 158
Grade 10 139
Grade 11 158
Grade 12 166

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardiner Area High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9158
Grade 10139
Grade 11158
Grade 12166
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardiner Area High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31350.4%
Male30849.6%