Gardner High School

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Gardner High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
200 Catherine St,  Gardner, MA
Gardner Public Schools
3.0
5.0
808 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paula Bolger
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
570
Verbal
610
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
37.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1%
State Average
8%
Science
1%
State Average
8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
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

Female
52.2%
Male
47.2%
White
57.1%
Hispanic
27.3%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black
4.8%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
<1%

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 85 Students
Boston University 62 Students
Fitchburg State University 59 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 55 Students
Mount Wachusett Community College 55 Students
Worcester State University 43 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 42 Students
Northeastern University 38 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 34 Students
Boston College 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 31 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Criminology 12 Students
English 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 55 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/12/2024
Gardner High School has been a great community with a lot of involvement. Although the academics offered here are not so good, students are able to make things work and take the most from this school.
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.
4.0 Senior
9/23/2022
Overall I am having a fairly good experience! My main priority it's to learn and get a good education and I am doing my best to achieve that goal.
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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Gardner High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Gardner, MA, in the Gardner neighborhood, and is served by the Gardner Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 808 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Gardner High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1180. The average home value in this area is $399,951. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gardner Middle School, Holy Family Academy, Wachusett Hills Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Gardner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gardner High School.

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