Summary:
Gardner High is a public high school serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 804 students in Gardner, Massachusetts, which is part of the Gardner school district. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it below the state average in overall academic performance.
Gardner High's students have underperformed compared to the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with significantly lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 89.2% to 96.9%, and its dropout rate has also varied, from a low of 2.2% to a high of 6.9%. Compared to nearby schools, such as Oakmont Regional High School and Narragansett Regional High, Gardner High's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher rankings, graduation rates, and academic proficiency levels.
Gardner High's per-student spending is relatively high compared to the state average, but this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for the school. Additionally, the school has experienced a slight decline in enrollment over the past few years, which could be a concern for its long-term sustainability and resource allocation. Overall, Gardner High faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, and a need for targeted interventions and improvements to better support student success.
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Detail:
Public 8-12
District:
Gardner
SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,661
Feeder schools for Gardner High:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7
Number of students: 809
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.8%
Hispanic:
26.7%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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African American:
4.6%
Asian:
1.6%
Not Specified:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%
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