Gardner High School

Gardner High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
200 Catherine St,  Gardner, MA
Gardner Public Schools
3.0
5.0
804 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paula Bolger
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
570
Verbal
610
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
37.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
1.2%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
166:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.3%
White
61.3%
Hispanic
24.1%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 77 Students
Boston University 54 Students
Fitchburg State University 54 Students
Mount Wachusett Community College 54 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 43 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 35 Students
Northeastern University 31 Students
Worcester State University 31 Students
Boston College 28 Students
Clark University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 30 Students
Business 26 Students
Biology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
English 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Environmental Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 55 Reviews
2.0 Senior
6/25/2024
As a senior, I can say that this school cares very little about its students. Teachers watch over students like hawks. I'm only staying at this school because of the Early College program, which allows me to earn college credits in high school, and a nice arts program. Other than that, it's your typical average suburban high school.
3.0 Senior
1/7/2023
had an average experience at gardner high. i would definetly improve the academics and clubs available to students. school was also very small so there wasn't a lot of school spirit or activities within the students.
4.0 Senior
1/3/2023
The school is a great learning environment with teachers, guidance councilors and staff who are willing to help students. There are plenty of extra curricular activities to get involved in as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/7/2020
So many AP options and dual enrollment opportunities with Mount Wachusett Community College. We are very pleased with this school.
5.0 parent
6/17/2019
We are new to the GHS district as of 2018-2019 academic year, but really do enjoy the community and the communications with the school teachers.
5.0 teacher
4/20/2014
I graduated from GHS is 2006 and was there 3 years. I feel the school adequately provided me with the means and knowledge to go on to college! While the school could use some updates (as mentioned in previous reviews), I feel that's not the most important. The teachers are passionate and really beli...
5.0 parent
4/9/2014
My daughter is doing fantastic at Gardner High. The teachers are great and I believe the programs are accessable to all the students.

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